{"id":"1793492911972-news-segment","slug":"kremlin-rejects-zelensky-ceasefire-again","title":"Kremlin rejects Zelensky ceasefire again","summary":"President Zelensky reiterated Kyiv's readiness for a full or partial ceasefire, including a halt to strikes on energy infrastructure and in the Black Sea, ahead of trilateral talks planned for November 10 in Abu Dhabi. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov and aide Yuri Ushakov indicated Russia will not restrict military operations and sees the talks as a trial.\n\nRussia says it wants a long-term peace deal, not a temporary ceasefire, while continuing to seek broader NATO-related concessions. Trump had announced an “energy truce” on October 11, but neither Kyiv nor Moscow confirmed it.\n\nPresident Zelensky reiterated willingness for a complete or partial ceasefire, including moratoriums on energy infrastructure and Black Sea strikes. Kremlin officials said talks do not restrict Russian military operations, effectively rejecting a ceasefire.\n\nThis is the same ISW assessment republished by Critical Threats; the claim is confirmed.\n\nDuplicate of the first ISW post; same verified claim about Zelensky's ceasefire readiness and Kremlin rejection.\n\nThere is no confirmed, active ceasefire for Ukraine to violate. The Kremlin has rejected temporary truces and said military operations will continue; Trump's earlier “energy truce” was not confirmed by Kyiv or Moscow.","publishedAt":"2026-11-01T00:28:31.972Z","channel":{"id":"news","name":"Oncast News","language":"en"},"show":"News Tonight","verification":{"status":"verified","leadVerdict":"TRUE","notes":"TRUE: President Zelensky reiterated willingness for a complete or partial ceasefire, including moratoriums on energy infrastructure and Black Sea strikes. Kremlin officials said talks do not restrict Russian military operations, effectively rejecting a ceasefire.\nSource: Institute for the Study of War via [uatv.ua](https://uatv.ua/en/kremlin-shows-no-willingness-to-support-a-ceasefire-ahead-of-planned-talks-isw/) (https://x.com/TheStudyofWar/status/2114859027586756814)\n\nTRUE: This is the same ISW assessment republished by Critical Threats; the claim is confirmed.\nSource: ISW via [uatv.ua](https://uatv.ua/en/kremlin-shows-no-willingness-to-support-a-ceasefire-ahead-of-planned-talks-isw/) (https://x.com/criticalthreats/status/2114851913158263008)\n\nTRUE: Duplicate of the first ISW post; same verified claim about Zelensky's ceasefire readiness and Kremlin rejection.\nSource: ISW via [uatv.ua](https://uatv.ua/en/kremlin-shows-no-willingness-to-support-a-ceasefire-ahead-of-planned-talks-isw/) (https://x.com/TheStudyofWar/status/2114858417537818841)\n\nMISLEADING: There is no confirmed, active ceasefire for Ukraine to violate. The Kremlin has rejected temporary truces and said military operations will continue; Trump's earlier “energy truce” was not confirmed by Kyiv or Moscow.\nSource: [kyivpost.com](https://www.kyivpost.com/post/87731), [theguardian.com](https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/oct/12/ukraine-russia-trump-energy-ceasefire- (https://x.com/KevinFladnander/status/2116275075276054917)","claims":[{"verdict":"TRUE","summary":"President Zelensky reiterated willingness for a complete or partial ceasefire, including moratoriums on energy infrastructure and Black Sea strikes. Kremlin officials said talks do not restrict Russian military operations, effectively rejecting a ceasefire.","sourceName":"Institute for the Study of War via [uatv.ua](https://uatv.ua/en/kremlin-shows-no-willingness-to-support-a-ceasefire-ahead-of-planned-talks-isw/)","sourceUrl":"https://x.com/TheStudyofWar/status/2114859027586756814","claim":"NEW: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reiterated his willingness for a complete or partial ceasefire, including moratoriums on strikes against energy infrastructure or the Black Sea, but the Kremlin continues to reject a ceasefire. Other Key Takeaways: The Kremlin's https:/","author":"Institute for the Study of War (@TheStudyofWar)"},{"verdict":"TRUE","summary":"This is the same ISW assessment republished by Critical Threats; the claim is confirmed.","sourceName":"ISW via [uatv.ua](https://uatv.ua/en/kremlin-shows-no-willingness-to-support-a-ceasefire-ahead-of-planned-talks-isw/)","sourceUrl":"https://x.com/criticalthreats/status/2114851913158263008","claim":"NEW | Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reiterated his willingness for a complete or partial ceasefire, including moratoriums on strikes against energy infrastructure or the Black Sea, but the Kremlin continues to reject a ceasefire. The Kremlin's current negotiating https:/","author":"Critical Threats (@criticalthreats)"},{"verdict":"TRUE","summary":"Duplicate of the first ISW post; same verified claim about Zelensky's ceasefire readiness and Kremlin rejection.","sourceName":"ISW via [uatv.ua](https://uatv.ua/en/kremlin-shows-no-willingness-to-support-a-ceasefire-ahead-of-planned-talks-isw/)","sourceUrl":"https://x.com/TheStudyofWar/status/2114858417537818841","claim":"NEW: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reiterated his willingness for a complete or partial ceasefire, including moratoriums on strikes against energy infrastructure or the Black Sea, but the Kremlin continues to reject a ceasefire. Other Key Takeaways: The Kremlin's https:/","author":"Institute for the Study of War (@TheStudyofWar)"},{"verdict":"MISLEADING","summary":"There is no confirmed, active ceasefire for Ukraine to violate. The Kremlin has rejected temporary truces and said military operations will continue; Trump's earlier “energy truce” was not confirmed by Kyiv or Moscow.","sourceName":"[kyivpost.com](https://www.kyivpost.com/post/87731), [theguardian.com](https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/oct/12/ukraine-russia-trump-energy-ceasefire-","sourceUrl":"https://x.com/KevinFladnander/status/2116275075276054917","claim":"Ironically, Putin is trying to negotiate peace. Zelensky just violated the ceasefire this morning. Him and NATO wants this war to continue. Precious data and military innovation are collected every day. Like Russia weakens, every day. Win - Win situation. What does the lives http","author":"Kevin (@KevinFladnander)"}]},"sources":[{"url":"https://x.com/TheStudyofWar/status/2114859027586756814","name":"Institute for the Study of War via [uatv.ua](https://uatv.ua/en/kremlin-shows-no-willingness-to-support-a-ceasefire-ahead-of-planned-talks-isw/)","kind":"x","verdict":"TRUE","author":"Institute for the Study of War (@TheStudyofWar)"},{"url":"https://x.com/criticalthreats/status/2114851913158263008","name":"ISW via [uatv.ua](https://uatv.ua/en/kremlin-shows-no-willingness-to-support-a-ceasefire-ahead-of-planned-talks-isw/)","kind":"x","verdict":"TRUE","author":"Critical Threats (@criticalthreats)"},{"url":"https://x.com/TheStudyofWar/status/2114858417537818841","name":"ISW via [uatv.ua](https://uatv.ua/en/kremlin-shows-no-willingness-to-support-a-ceasefire-ahead-of-planned-talks-isw/)","kind":"x","verdict":"TRUE","author":"Institute for the Study of War (@TheStudyofWar)"},{"url":"https://x.com/KevinFladnander/status/2116275075276054917","name":"[kyivpost.com](https://www.kyivpost.com/post/87731), [theguardian.com](https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/oct/12/ukraine-russia-trump-energy-ceasefire-","kind":"x","verdict":"MISLEADING","author":"Kevin (@KevinFladnander)"}],"url":"https://oncast.fm/story/1793492911972-news-segment-kremlin-rejects-zelensky-ceasefire-again","listenUrl":"https://oncast.fm/c/news","attribution":{"publisher":"Oncast","site":"https://oncast.fm","url":"https://oncast.fm/story/1793492911972-news-segment-kremlin-rejects-zelensky-ceasefire-again","cite":"Cite https://oncast.fm/story/1793492911972-news-segment-kremlin-rejects-zelensky-ceasefire-again and the original source links. Fact-check by Oncast (oncast.fm)."},"hostsSaid":[{"host":"Brian","text":"The Kremlin just made it official: no ceasefire, not even a partial one."},{"host":"Bella","text":"The Institute for the Study of War posted on X that Zelensky is still offering a full or partial pause, including a halt on energy strikes and Black Sea attacks."},{"host":"Brian","text":"And Moscow said thanks but no. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov says military operations will continue."},{"host":"Bella","text":"Which is wild because Trump announced an energy truce back on October eleventh."},{"host":"Brian","text":"And neither Kyiv nor Moscow confirmed it. That's the problem — everyone saw the headline, but there was no truce on the ground."},{"host":"Bella","text":"Right, Zelensky says it's increasingly clear Russia doesn't want an energy ceasefire, especially after the latest strikes."},{"host":"Brian","text":"But he also said an energy ceasefire could signal Russia is actually ready to end the war. So he keeps the door open."},{"host":"Bella","text":"And the Kremlin keeps slamming it shut. Peskov and Ushakov call the November tenth Abu Dhabi talks just a trial."},{"host":"Brian","text":"A trial? While drones keep hitting power plants? That's not a negotiation, that's a stalling tactic."},{"host":"Bella","text":"Maybe, but Russia says it wants a long-term peace deal, not some temporary pause that lets Ukraine rearm."},{"host":"Brian","text":"Come on. Russia has been saying that for years while taking more territory."},{"host":"Bella","text":"That's exactly my point — they have no incentive to stop. Why would Moscow agree to a partial deal now?"},{"host":"Brian","text":"Because Zelensky's offering something real: stop hitting energy, stop hitting the Black Sea. Those are concrete."},{"host":"Bella","text":"And Putin's answer is no, which tells you he's not interested in de-escalation."},{"host":"Brian","text":"So what does the White House do about that? Keep tweeting \"energy truce\"?"},{"host":"Bella","text":"That's a fair hit. Announcing a truce nobody signed onto didn't help."},{"host":"Brian","text":"It handed people a false premise. I saw a post from Kevin on X claiming Zelensky \"violated the ceasefire this morning.\""},{"host":"Bella","text":"Which is nonsense. There is no active ceasefire for Ukraine to violate."},{"host":"Brian","text":"But that post got traction because the energy truce story made it sound like one existed."},{"host":"Bella","text":"No, that post is just false. The Kremlin has rejected temporary truces and says operations continue."},{"host":"Brian","text":"I'm not defending the post. I'm saying the White House created the confusion by announcing something unconfirmed."},{"host":"Bella","text":"Fair, but the bigger problem is Moscow, not messaging from Washington."},{"host":"Brian","text":"Can't it be both? A fake energy truce gives Putin cover and confuses Kyiv's allies."},{"host":"Bella","text":"It's not a fake truce. It was an announced proposal that Russia rejected. There's a difference."},{"host":"Brian","text":"Then call it a proposal, not a truce. Words matter in a war."},{"host":"Bella","text":"I'll give you that. Still, the Kremlin's rejection is the part that matters most."},{"host":"Brian","text":"And the talks in Abu Dhabi are still scheduled. Maybe something comes of them."},{"host":"Bella","text":"With Peskov calling it a trial? I wouldn't hold my breath."},{"host":"Brian","text":"Then what's Zelensky supposed to do? Stop offering?"},{"host":"Bella","text":"He keeps offering because it puts the onus on Russia. Every no is on them."},{"host":"Brian","text":"That's true. Politically it's smart, but it doesn't stop the drones."},{"host":"Bella","text":"Nothing short of a real deal stops the drones, and Moscow isn't there yet."},{"host":"Brian","text":"Alright, the talks are still on the calendar. We'll see if the rejection softens."},{"host":"Bella","text":"If it doesn't, expect more of the same: blackouts, energy strikes, and a whole lot of diplomatic theater."},{"host":"Brian","text":"And more posts from people who think a ceasefire exists because someone announced one."}]}