Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy ready for ‘energy ceasefire’, as Nato warns Putin becoming ‘increasingly cavalier’
Meeting on sidelines of UN general assembly, Ukrainian leader says Kyiv open to deal not to attack energy targets if Russia agrees. What we know on day 1,673
TL;DR
- Zelenskyy is open to an 'energy ceasefire' with Russia if Moscow agrees not to attack Ukraine's energy infrastructure.
- He suggested a trilateral meeting with Trump and Putin to discuss ending the war.
- Trump stated he is working with both sides to end the conflict, expressing optimism about a swift resolution.
- Zelenskyy believes Trump could pressure Putin, and that China and India stopping oil purchases would cripple Russia's economy.
- Nato's deputy commander warns Putin is becoming more dangerous and risks testing Nato's defenses.
- Officials in Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania remain cautious about a direct Russian military threat to their borders.
- Ukraine is requesting more Patriot interceptors from the US, but has not received a concrete confirmation due to global shortages.