Zelensky says Ukraine ready to de-escalate if Russia halts strikes
Ukraine is ready to halt attacks on Russian energy infrastructure if Moscow does the same, President Volodymyr Zelensky said Monday, after US President Donald Trump announced an apparent agreement between the two sides. Kyiv also warned that intensifying Russian strikes on Ukraine’s rail network are worsening each week.
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky said his country is ready to halt attacks on Russian energy infrastructure if Moscow does the same. This statement comes after US President Donald Trump claimed an agreement had been reached between Ukraine and Russia to pause strikes against energy infrastructure. However, Kyiv contradicted Trump's claim, casting doubt on Moscow's willingness to agree to a truce.
According to France 24, Kyiv warned that intensifying Russian strikes on Ukraine's rail network are worsening each week. The situation is expected to lead to a "toughest winter" for Ukraine, as warned by the UN.
Ukraine and Russia have expressed willingness to continue negotiations under Washington's auspices, possibly as soon as October, according to Semafor. Ukraine's prime minister stated that a resilience plan would allow them to "get through… with dignity."
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