US Pushes Ukraine and Russia to Halt Strikes on Energy Infrastructure as Zelenskyy Addresses UN
President Trump is pressing for an end to Russia's war as Ukraine's president prepares to speak at the UN General Assembly and shape renewed diplomatic efforts.
The United States says it wants Ukraine and Russia to end strikes on each other's energy infrastructure, according to France 24.
The statement comes as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is due to address the UN General Assembly on Wednesday.
US President Donald Trump has been pushing for an end to Russia's war in Ukraine, while Kyiv is seeking to shape renewed diplomatic efforts after more than four and a half years of conflict, the report said.
France 24 international affairs commentator Douglas Herbert discussed the diplomatic backdrop to Zelenskyy's UN appearance and the state of US-led efforts to end the war.
The report did not specify additional details on the scope of a potential agreement regarding energy-site strikes or a timeline for further negotiations.
Sources
- US says wants Ukraine, Russia to end strikes on energy sites — France 24 — English
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