On September 22, Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met in New York to discuss ways to end the war in Ukraine, according to France 24.
Before his speech at the UN General Assembly, Zelensky expressed his desire for the conflict to end before winter, emphasizing the deteriorating living conditions in Ukraine and the increased risk of casualties on the front lines.
Trump indicated that Ukraine and Russia had agreed not to target each other’s energy infrastructure, after criticizing Kyiv for strikes on Russian refineries.
Another topic discussed was a temporary ceasefire in the Black Sea, where attacks have disrupted Ukrainian and Russian grain exports. Ukraine has expressed willingness to cooperate, but Zelensky doubts reciprocal Russian commitment.
Analysts believe that increasing Ukrainian pressure on Russian oil infrastructure could pave the way for a limited ceasefire, but uncertainties remain regarding the intensity of Trump’s push for such an agreement and its timeline.
