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In the United States 24 in September there is to be a trilateral meeting with participants from Ukraine, Russia, and the United States, the main topic of which will be an energy ceasefire. This is reported by the media citing diplomatic circles, although Putin earlier did not want an energy ceasefire with Ukraine until winter. Kyiv will be represented at the talks by the head of the president’s office Kyrylo Budanov and the head of the SBU Rustem Umerov. On the American side, envoys of Donald Trump Jarred Kushner and Steve Vodkoff are expected, and Russia will be represented by Vladimir Putin’s special envoy Kirill Dmitriev, who flew to the United States.
The agreement on the trilateral format became known after talks between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and U.S. President Donald Trump, ZN.UA reports. The main point of discussion will be precisely the energy ceasefire—how the parties interpret it and by what means they will monitor compliance with the agreements.
According to the source, the Russian side will insist that, within the framework of the energy ceasefire, issues of free shipping and the so-called “shadow” fleet exporting Russian oil also be considered. Freedom of navigation is advantageous for Ukraine as well, since it would allow the unobstructed export of harvests—wheat, corn, sunflowers, and other crops.
Earlier, Zelenskiy said that after his meeting with Trump there was also a separate meeting between Ukrainian and American negotiators, after which Vodkoff and Kushner were to contact the Russians and partners to discuss possible formats. By partners, the president meant those who “can help with grain, who are interested.” Before meeting Zelenskiy, Trump expressed the belief that Putin wants an end to the war.
The issue of an energy ceasefire became more acute ahead of winter
The question of a pause in blows against energy has been discussed by the parties for some time—initially within trilateral meetings, and after their derailment in February—through separate negotiations and unofficial contacts. However, as the Financial Times writes, an energy ceasefire could become a trap for Ukraine if Moscow agrees to it only as a temporary maneuver.
Military experts warn that a partial ceasefire only in the energy sector could primarily benefit the Kremlin, which could continue strikes on civilian infrastructure by other means while this pause lasts in that direction. The Ukrainian side has repeatedly emphasized that any ceasefire regime must be reciprocal and cover all critically important areas, including ports and the export of food.
Earlier, Informator reported that Rubio stated Russia’s readiness for an energy ceasefire with Ukraine, which provides for a limited halt to mutual energy strikes. According to the secretary of state, reaching an agreement will not be easy, but such a pause could partially reduce global tension. We also wrote that Trump and Macron discussed the idea of an energy ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia during a meeting in New York, and the French leader also urged speeding up the delivery of interceptor missiles for Ukrainian air defense.
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