Ukraine's President Zelensky Says Ready to Reach Energy Ceasefire with Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said during the UN General Assembly in New York that Kyiv remains ready to reach a bilateral "energy ceasefire" with Russia. According to CNBC's Wednesday report, he made the remarks after separate meetings with US and UK leaders, stressing the precondition that Russia must not attack Ukraine's energy, electricity, heating infrastructure, and water supply facilities.

**Ceasefire Conditions and US Role**

Zelensky said in a social media post that he discussed ways to end the war with Trump's team and confirmed Ukraine's willingness to accept an energy ceasefire.He also urged Trump to spearhead organizing a trilateral meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, saying all leaders should act "as soon as possible" to end the war.Zelensky also mentioned that over the coming months Ukraine has two key demands: obtaining Patriot missiles, as well as securing local production licenses for that weapon system.

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**Energy Facilities Become Focal Point of Bargaining**

Trump has previously called on Ukraine to stop launching drone strikes, saying Russia-Ukraine and Iran-related conflicts disrupt fuel supplies, pushing up US diesel prices, and that drone strikes are "harming the interests of the whole world".Zelensky's remarks indicate that Ukraine ties the energy ceasefire to Russia's cessation of strikes on critical infrastructure, seeking reciprocal constraints in negotiations.

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**Outlook Remains Uncertain**

Zelensky said he is "not sure whether Russia is currently ready", indicating whether the ceasefire can materialize still depends on Russia's response.The US-Ukraine meeting held on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly provided both sides with a face-to-face communication opportunity, with topics covering paths to end Russia's military actions, further US air defense assistance, and providing security guarantees to Kyiv.Market sources indicate that energy infrastructure has become the most operational entry point in current Russia-Ukraine ceasefire talks, but a comprehensive peace agreement still faces a considerable gap.