Zelenskyy says Ukraine ready for energy truce with Russia after Trump talks
Summary
Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy said Ukraine is ready to stop attacks on Russian energy facilities if Russia stops attacking Ukraine’s energy system. He discussed ending the war and energy ceasefires with US President Donald Trump and UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham during meetings at the United Nations General Assembly.Key Facts
- Zelenskyy held talks with President Trump and UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham in New York City.
- Ukraine is open to a bilateral “energy ceasefire” with Russia, meaning both sides would stop attacking energy facilities.
- Zelenskyy said no agreement was made for Ukraine to stop attacks on Russian oil without Russia stopping attacks on Ukraine’s energy.
- President Trump expressed concern that Ukraine’s strikes on Russian fuel sites raised global diesel prices.
- Both countries had briefly agreed to stop attacks on energy facilities but strikes resumed soon after.
- Russia has launched drone attacks on Ukrainian energy and port infrastructure, including attacks on September 15 with about 200 drones.
- Ukraine has used long-range drones to attack Russian oil refineries far from their border.
- Zelenskyy warned Russia is preparing a new large attack on Ukraine amid ongoing conflict.
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