Ukraine’s Zelensky warns of painful winter for Russia if energy truce talks fail
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky issued a warning at the United Nations on Wednesday, stating that Ukraine would retaliate and inflict a difficult winter on Russia if a truce on energy attacks is not reached before the cold weather arrives.
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Zelensky said he and Trump discussed efforts to end the war with Russia, including a potential bilateral ceasefire on energy-related targets.
Kyiv is ready for any format of an energy ceasefire with Moscow.
Trump expressed concern over damage to Russia's fuel-processing capacity, which he said was stoking diesel prices globally.
US President Trump expressed concern over Ukraine's damage to Russia's fuel-processing capacity affecting global diesel prices.
Marco Rubio stated that the invitation is an opportunity for Putin to engage with Trump and other world leaders.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that the summit would be an opportunity for Putin to engage with global leaders.
Ukraine's air force reported Moscow's barrage involved 212 drones, four cruise missiles, and an unspecified number of Oniks missiles.
The United States has invited Vladimir Putin to take part in the G20 meeting scheduled in Miami in December.
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