Zelenskyy: Ukraine Ready To Stop Striking Russian Energy Facilities If Russia Does The Same
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine has proposed to partners securing an agreement with Russia that would halt the destruction of critical infrastructure. He announced this on the evening of September 14 on social media, UATV English reports. Zelenskyy's statement followed remarks by his American counterpart Donald Trump claiming that Ukraine had agreed not to strike Russian energy…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy proposed to partnering nations an agreement with Russia to cease the targeting of crucial infrastructure. This proposal was shared on September 14 via social media, according to UATV English. The American President Donald Trump echoed similar remarks, stating that Ukraine had agreed to refrain from striking Russian energy facilities, and that Russia purportedly agreed to do the same.
Zelenskyy emphasized the necessity of safeguarding food, energy, and essential life-support systems, which are predominantly targeted by Russian strikes. He expressed skepticism that Russia was genuinely interested in adhering to any agreement. The Ukrainian leader clarified that if partners are prepared to secure Russia's commitment to abstain from striking electricity, energy facilities, critical infrastructure, or food distribution, Ukraine would be willing to reciprocate by refraining from strikes as well.
Zelenskyy stressed that this arrangement must be reliable, enduring, and have a tangible impact on people's lives, rather than collapsing shortly after Russia's elections, during which the Russians might withdraw the alleviated tension over fuel and diesel needed during that period. The president concluded that the war should end, and a de-escalation step targeting critical infrastructure could mark the initial stride towards peace.
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