Ukraine signals openness to pausing strikes on Russian energy targets

Ukraine has signaled its openness to potentially pausing strikes on Russian energy targets, contradicting US President Donald Trump's earlier claim that a truce had been reached. However, Ukraine has expressed doubt about Russia's willingness to agree to such a pause. The conflict has been ongoing for five years, and the UN has warned that Ukraine faces its "toughest winter" yet.

Despite this, Ukraine's prime minister has stated that a resilience plan would enable them to "get through... with dignity." Negotiations between the two nations, possibly under Washington's auspices, may resume as early as October, though few anticipate significant progress.

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