US President Donald Trump said he reached an agreement with President Vladimir Putin to temporarily ease sanctions on Russian diesel exports, a move Ukraine immediately criticized as a "gift" to the Kremlin.

WASHINGTON, Oct 13 - President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that the United States continues to share intelligence with Ukraine and is working with both Kyiv and Moscow to bring an end to the war. Read more at straitstimes.com.

A dozen senators, six from each party, are calling on President Trump to rescind a waiver of sanctions on Russian diesel exports.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused Russia of striking an energy plant after US leader Donald Trump's surprise announcement of an “energy cease-fire,” while Moscow remained silent on any suggestion of a truce.

US President Donald Trump blamed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for a stalemate in negotiations with Moscow, as Russian strikes on Ukraine killed at least 20 people, damaging apartment buildings and energy sites.

US President Donald Trump said Vladimir Putin was more willing than Volodymyr Zelensky to reach a peace deal, while downplaying questions over alleged Russian violations of a proposed energy ceasefire in Ukraine.

Kyiv: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Tuesday accused Russia of ignoring the call by the US President Donald Trump's call for an energy