The ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine continues to impact global energy supplies, as U.S. President Donald Trump plans to urge Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to agree to a ceasefire targeting energy infrastructure. The appeal comes amid intensified Ukrainian attacks on Russian energy facilities, which Trump has criticized for exacerbating worldwide energy shortages.
The two leaders are expected to meet on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York this week. Discussions will likely focus on de-escalation measures as Ukraine steps up its strikes on Russia’s energy sector. Over the weekend, Ukrainian forces reportedly hit a significant oil refinery in the Moscow region, resulting in three fatalities.
Trump has expressed concern that these attacks on Russian refineries are contributing to the global energy crisis. He has consistently advocated for ending the ongoing war, citing its adverse effects on international energy supplies. In previous conversations, Trump encouraged Zelenskyy to refrain from targeting Russian diesel and fuel infrastructures, emphasizing the broader impact on energy availability.
While Zelenskyy has acknowledged ongoing negotiations and discussions of potential proposals to mitigate tensions, he emphasized that Ukraine’s energy facilities and critical infrastructure should not be targeted by Russia. He also indicated that Kyiv is prepared to implement corresponding de-escalation actions should Russia reciprocate.
Earlier, Trump announced that Russia and Ukraine had tentatively agreed to an energy ceasefire, although no formal agreement has been reached. Russian attacks on Ukrainian energy facilities and other critical infrastructures persist. As Trump prepares to address the UN General Assembly, his focus remains on the global energy situation and seeking resolutions to ongoing conflicts.