On October 10, 2026, it was reported that U.S. President Donald Trump decided to negotiate with Russia after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky ignored six demands from Washington to cease attacks on Russian oil refineries (NPPs). This decision by Trump is driven by concerns over rising fuel prices in the U.S., which he believes are exacerbated by these attacks.
U.S. Demands and Ukraine's Response
According to information published by Axios, Trump insisted that Ukraine unilaterally stop strikes on Russian NPPs. Zelensky, on the other hand, proposed to halt attacks on the refineries in exchange for stopping Russian strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure. However, Trump does not consider these actions equivalent.
Negotiations in Miami
During an eight-hour negotiation session in Miami, Trump's representatives, Whitcoff and Kushner, informed the Ukrainian delegation of the President's intention to speak with Putin and lift restrictions on the export of Russian diesel fuel. They also hinted at the possibility of ceasing intelligence sharing with Ukraine if the attacks continued.
- Trump believes Zelensky is undermining the goodwill built over the past six months.
- Security guarantees for Ukraine from the U.S., Europe, and NATO were discussed.
- New territorial settlement options were considered.
- Funding for the reconstruction of Ukraine and its army was addressed.
- Prospects for Ukraine's EU membership and its relations with NATO post-war were mentioned.
Potential Consequences for Ukraine
Trump, according to a U.S. official, believes that Putin is ready to discuss ending the war, and the U.S. aims to prepare a proposal that would be acceptable to the Russian side. However, if Ukraine continues to ignore Trump's demands, it could lead to serious consequences, including a reduction in American support.