Zelenskyy Calls for Energy Ceasefire and Trilateral Meeting with Putin and Trump
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has proposed an 'energy ceasefire' with Russia, contingent on Moscow halting attacks on Ukraine's critical infrastructure. During a meeting at the United Nations General Assembly in New York, he urged U.S. President Donald Trump to organize a trilateral summit involving Putin and himself to accelerate efforts toward ending the war. Zelenskyy also emphasized that Kyiv is prepared for peace talks but expressed uncertainty about Russia's readiness. He requested increased U.S. support, including winter air defense systems like Patriot missiles and domestic production licenses. Additionally, Zelenskyy called on Trump to involve Chinese President Xi Jinping in diplomatic efforts due to his perceived influence over Putin. Trump has previously criticized Ukraine for targeting Russian oil refineries with drone strikes, claiming they are exacerbating global fuel price issues.
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