Zelenskyy Open to 'Energy Ceasefire' Talks with Russia, Seeks Patriot Missiles from US
Summary
Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukraine is open to talks on an “energy ceasefire” with Russia, with the US set to convey the proposal to the Kremlin during the UN General Assembly. He also asked Washington for Patriot missiles, a production license for Ukraine and long-term security guarantees as the war intensifies ahead of winter.
Key Points
- Zelenskyy said Ukraine is open to negotiating an “energy ceasefire” with Russia through US mediation.
- Russia and Ukraine have stepped up strikes on energy, transport and logistics infrastructure.
- Zelenskyy requested Patriot missiles from the US and a license for Ukraine to produce them.
- He said both Ukraine and the US want the war to end before winter begins.
