
AI-generated summary
The war between Ukraine and Russia has been ongoing since the Russian invasion in February 2022. Despite several peace initiatives and attempts at mediation, the conflict continues, with both sides carrying out repeated attacks on infrastructure, including energy facilities. The USA has positioned itself as a mediator and is looking for ways to de-escalate.
On the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reaffirmed his willingness to take de-escalation measures in the war with Russia at a meeting with US President Donald Trump.
Ukraine remains ready for a partial ceasefire for attacks on energy facilities. "That means we will not carry out attacks on energy facilities - on the entire energy sector, on anything," Zelensky said. The proposal will be transmitted by the USA to the Russian side.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov had previously rejected the proposal, citing the aim of a comprehensive peace settlement.
Zelensky ready to meet Putin
At the same time, Zelensky emphasized that Trump had not asked him to refrain from attacks on, among other things, the oil industry in Russia. A few days ago, the US President attributed rising diesel prices in the US to Ukrainian attacks on Russian refineries.
The Ukrainian president reiterates that he is ready for a trilateral meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Trump. He hoped that the US would find a way to persuade Moscow to enter into negotiations of some kind.
Zelenskyj later described the meeting with Trump on the online service X as “positive and productive.” He stated that "both the US and Ukraine want this senseless Russian war to end before winter."
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The US will officially submit the offer of a partial energy ceasefire to Russia.
Very likely · Within days
Zelensky remains open to a trilateral meeting with Putin and Trump, provided the US brokers it.
Likely · Within weeks
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