Trump agreed with Putin to import Russian diesel (required lifting sanctions). Oct 10: Trump called for Zelenskyy's ouster. Oct 11: Trump announced energy ceasefire. Overnight Oct 14: temporary Starshield disruption hampered Ukraine's defense against Russian strikes (service restored). U.S. officials deny Trump ordered any shutoff; Musk pointed back at the White House. Bipartisan senators demanded a Pentagon investigation (letter Oct 15). Zelenskyy told Piers Morgan he feels "betrayed" and warned "people will die"; in Brussels Oct 16 he said "the American people will have their say" in November.