
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky spoke with US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner amid his public disagreement with President Donald Trump, warning that 'a lot depends on America' as both Russia and Ukraine exchanged strikes on energy infrastructure, including Kyiv's largest drone attack on St Petersburg since 2022.
AI-generated summary
Zelensky has been in disagreement with Trump over US policy toward Russia, including blocked sanctions and a diesel deal, raising concerns in Kyiv about Washington's alignment in the war.
Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky spoke to US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner in the midst of his spat with US President Donald Trump on Sunday, saying “a lot depends on America” as he earlier warned Washington not to side with Moscow in Europe’s worst conflict since World War II.
The wartime leader spoke to the US officials as both Russia and Ukraine hit each other’s energy sites, with Moscow leaving thousands without power and Kyiv carrying out the largest drone attack on St Petersburg since the start of the 2022 war.
Trump and Zelensky have clashed as the US leader blocked new sanctions on Russia and struck a diesel deal with Moscow, fuelling fears in Kyiv and Europe that the White House was steering towards Moscow.
After speaking to Trump’s business partner Witkoff and son-in-law Kushner, Zelensky said “a lot depends” on the US position in the war but that “it is clear that there are many things that matter to all of us and that this war must be brought to an end”.
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The US will face increased pressure to clarify its stance on Russia-Ukraine negotiations following Zelensky's talks with Witkoff and Kushner.
Likely · Within days
Energy infrastructure will remain a target in the Russia-Ukraine conflict as both sides seek to pressure the other.
Very likely · Within weeks

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