{
  "id": 9093855,
  "title": "Zelenskiy to meet Trump at UN in push for energy truce with Russia",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/zelenskiy-to-meet-trump-at-un-in-push-for-energy-truce-with-russia-9093855",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-22T05:41:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Recorder",
    "slug": "business-recorder",
    "url": "https://www.brecorder.com/news/40440640/zelenskiy-to-meet-trump-at-un-in-push-for-energy-truce-with-russia"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is scheduled to meet with US President Donald Trump at the United Nations in New York on Tuesday, with the aim of securing an energy truce between Russia and Ukraine. Ukraine is apprehensive about Russia's potential escalation of attacks on energy facilities during the upcoming winter, following a surge in aerial assaults by both nations that have caused significant damage to key infrastructure, including ports, warehouses, ships, and energy systems, as well as disrupting Black Sea exports. After discussing by phone with Trump on Sunday, Zelenskiy reported a sense of \"diplomatic momentum\" and \"ideas for de-escalation steps\", although Russia, which possesses greater missile capabilities, has not indicated a desire to halt the ongoing air war. Zelenskiy emphasized in a recent X post that Ukraine's energy sector, critical infrastructure, and food exports cannot be targeted by Russia, and a reciprocal de-escalation from their side is necessary. Zelenskiy previously shared a statement on X expressing optimism regarding potential solutions. In contrast, US President Trump, whose approval ratings have plummeted amid high gas prices leading up to the November US midterm elections, expressed concerns over the extensive damage inflicted on Russian oil refineries by Ukrainian drone strikes. Trump announced last week that Ukraine and Russia had agreed to refrain from targeting energy infrastructure, but this truce was short-lived when Russia struck petrol stations in Kyiv the following day, and Ukraine retaliated by bombing a Russian oil refinery. Some critics contend that Trump's emphasis on the Ukraine conflict serves as a distraction from his ongoing war in Iran, which has resulted in a notable increase in global energy prices. Zelenskiy's meeting with Trump is set to occur during the annual UN summit, where Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov is also expected to be present and is scheduled to meet with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov is also anticipated to be in attendance and is slated to meet with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday. Russian President Vladimir Putin's spokesman attributed the current turmoil in Ukraine to Russia's loss of control over its diesel oil industry, attributing the situation to the persistent conflict with Ukraine. The spokesman urged for an end to the war, which he deemed \"ridiculous and never-ending.\" According to a source close to the negotiations, an energy ceasefire was among the subjects under discussion, and Trump urged Zelenskiy to cease attacks on Russian oil refineries as part of a broader de-escalation effort. Despite Ukraine's willingness to engage in unilateral strikes on Russian oil refineries, which they see as a means to compel Moscow to negotiate, Kyiv is hesitant to act alone due to the extensive damage inflicted on Russia's crucial oil industry, which they view as their strongest leverage. On Sunday, a Ukrainian drone attack killed three people and targeted a Moscow oil refinery during a closely monitored Russian parliamentary election that solidified the ruling United Russia party's dominance in parliament. The Kremlin is anticipated to present the election results as evidence of popular backing for Putin's policies and the ongoing war. The unpredictable dynamics between Zelenskiy and Trump have resulted in fluctuating relations since the US president assumed office last year, following the termination of his predecessor's substantial US military aid to Ukraine. In February 2025, their meeting at the Oval Office turned into a heated argument, while their previous UN encounter prompted a sudden shift in Trump's stance towards Zelenskiy, who expressed support for Ukraine's territorial claims. During Tuesday's meeting, Zelenskiy will also discuss with Trump the possibility of Ukraine obtaining US-made Patriot air defense missiles for the winter if Russia is unwilling to de-escalate, according to a source familiar with the matter. Russia has significantly intensified the use of jet-powered drones to strike Ukraine in recent months, and in July, it fired the highest number of ballistic missiles at Ukraine in a single month since the onset of the war. This escalation poses a significant challenge for Ukraine, as they rely on limited Patriot air defense missiles for interception.",
  "summary": "UNITED NATIONS: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is due to meet US President Donald Trump at the United Nations in New York on Tuesday, where he will push for an energy truce with Russia. Ukrainians fear Russia is gearing up to pound heating and power facilities this winter following intensifying aerial attacks by both sides that have battered ports, warehouses, ships and energy…",
  "key_points": [
    "Ukrainian President Zelenskiy to meet Trump at UN in New York on Tuesday.",
    "Aim of meeting: secure energy truce between Russia and Ukraine.",
    "Zelenskiy expresses optimism about potential solutions at meeting."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Zelenskiy's meeting with Trump at the UN signals a push for a diplomatic solution to the energy war between Russia and Ukraine, with Ukraine seeking to protect its critical infrastructure and exports.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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      {
        "outlet": "Investing.com",
        "title": "Zelenskiy to meet Trump at UN in push for energy truce with Russia",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/zelenskiy-to-meet-trump-at-un-in-push-for-energy-truce-with-russia",
        "published": "2026-09-22T05:13:39.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}