Zelenskyy: "Ready for Energy Truce, Discussed Ways to End War"

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on the 22nd (local time) that he is "ready for any form of energy truce with Russia."

Meeting with reporters after a summit with U.S. President Donald Trump in New York, where the UN General Assembly is taking place, President Zelenskyy stated, "We discussed an energy truce and ways to end the war with President Trump."

When asked if the United States had unilaterally requested that Ukraine halt its attacks on Russian energy facilities, President Zelenskyy replied, "There was no such request at all," emphasizing, "If they attack us, we respond."

President Trump stated on the 14th that Russia and Ukraine had agreed not to strike each other's energy targets, but neither side has confirmed or denied it.

President Zelenskyy said, "We need Patriot-related licenses and security guarantees," adding that he asked President Trump for support, including Patriot missiles, to prepare for Russian attacks during the winter.

Regarding the peace negotiations that have been stalled since the Iran war began in late February of this year, he said, "I hope the United States finds a way to bring Russia to the negotiating table in some form."

He also emphasized that he is ready to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in a trilateral format alongside President Trump.

President Zelenskyy expressed concern that Russia is not winning on the battlefield, warning that "there is a high risk that Russia could conduct drone or ground operations against other European countries."

Earlier in the day, President Zelenskyy met with International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva to discuss financial support measures.

He said, "I hope the IMF will help secure a portion of the funds necessary to maintain fiscal resilience next year."

He also met with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to urge additional EU sanctions against Russia.

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