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Trump seeks energy truce in talks with Zelenskyy at United Nations
The proposal follows U.S. concerns over refinery attacks and disrupted fuel infrastructure
The short version
- President Donald Trump scheduled talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to urge an energy truce amid strikes on Russian diesel refineries.[CNBC · The Hill]
- Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Ukrainian strikes have unintentionally targeted American-linked ships and oil supplies several times in recent months.[ABC News · The Hill]
- Zelenskyy indicated Ukraine is prepared to de-escalate refinery attacks if Russia halts strikes against Ukrainian infrastructure and food exports.[CNBC · The Hill]
Key facts
- President Donald Trump planned to press Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for an energy truce during a Tuesday meeting at the United Nations General Assembly.[CNBC]
- Trump stated on Truth Social that Russia has lost control of its diesel oil industry due to numerous refineries being blown up and disabled.[CNBC · The Hill]
- Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Ukraine has targeted American-linked ships and oil supplies in recent months, though likely unintentionally.[ABC News · The Hill]
- President Zelenskyy said matching de-escalation steps are possible if Russia halts attacks on Ukraine's energy sector, critical infrastructure, and food exports.[CNBC · The Hill]
What remains uncertain
Sources
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- Trump to press Zelenskyy for energy truce, says Russia has ‘lost control’ of oil due to Ukraine warCNBC
- Trump begs Ukraine and Russia to stop the war, save dieselThe Hill
- Rubio says Ukraine unintentionally hit 'American-linked' oil infrastructureABC News - Top Stories
- Rubio says Ukraine targeted US-linked ships, infrastructureThe Hill