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Zelenskiy to meet Trump at UN in push for energy truce with Russia
The talks will focus on a reciprocal pause in strikes on energy infrastructure and a possible U.S.-made Patriot missile deal before winter.
- On Tuesday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met U.S. President Donald Trump at the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York to discuss potential de-escalation steps, including an energy infrastructure ceasefire.
- Trump has repeatedly urged Zelenskyy to halt strikes on Russian oil refineries, claiming the attacks worsen global diesel shortages, while Zelenskyy countered that Ukraine is ready for reciprocal de-escalation if Russia stops targeting Ukrainian energy infrastructure.
- Washington signaled openness to granting Ukraine a domestic production license for Patriot missile interceptors, with defense contractor Raytheon prepared to participate in the initiative to help intercept Russian ballistic missiles during winter.
- Both leaders described the 40-minute meeting as productive, though no formal breakthrough was announced; Trump stated, "I think we're going to make a deal" regarding ending the war.
- With the war in its fifth year, both nations continue trading heavy aerial strikes on energy and industrial targets as Ukraine braces for intensified Russian attacks on critical infrastructure during the winter months.
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Regarding the possibility of Patriot missile production in Ukraine, Trump said he was discussing it with Zelenskyy.
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