Trump set to press Zelenskyy at UN to agree energy ceasefire with Russia
Summary
President Donald Trump plans to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during the United Nations high-level week to discuss a possible agreement to stop attacks on each other’s energy facilities. This comes as energy prices, especially diesel, have risen sharply due to ongoing conflicts involving Russia, Ukraine, and Iran. Both leaders have indicated willingness to consider steps to reduce conflict and its impact on energy supplies.Key Facts
- President Trump will meet President Zelenskyy at the UN to discuss an energy ceasefire related to their countries' conflicts.
- Ukraine launched a large attack on a Russian oil refinery near Moscow, which killed three people.
- Trump stated that Russia has lost control of much of its diesel industry because of the war in Ukraine.
- Diesel prices in the U.S. reached a record $6.50 per gallon, influenced by conflicts in Ukraine and Iran.
- Zelenskyy said peace talks are ongoing and proposed stopping attacks on energy and food export infrastructure.
- Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov will also visit Washington and meet with U.S. officials.
- Trump previously claimed Ukraine had agreed to stop hitting Russian energy targets, but fighting has continued.
- Trump is expected to address the UN and meet with key energy-producing countries during the session.
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