Summary
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy asked President Donald Trump to help broker peace in Ukraine, pointing to Trump's efforts in the Middle East. This request followed a major attack by Russia on Ukraine's energy grid, which led to power outages in several regions.
Key Facts
- President Zelenskyy spoke with President Trump, asking for his help in negotiating peace in Ukraine.
- This request came after Russia attacked Ukraine's energy grid, causing power outages in the capital, Kyiv, and other regions.
- President Trump recently helped to broker a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.
- Moscow has repeatedly targeted Ukraine's energy infrastructure during its invasion, which began in 2022.
- Diplomatic efforts to end the conflict in Ukraine have slowed as focus shifted to issues in the Middle East.
- Zelenskyy noted the warming relations between him and Trump, following tensions earlier in the year.
- Trump has expressed support for Ukraine's efforts to reclaim territory taken by Russia.
- Recent Russian attacks on Ukraine resulted in at least five deaths, including two people in a church hit by a strike.
