On September 21, 2026, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky responded to a statement by Donald Trump, confirming Ukraine's readiness for de-escalation of the conflict with Russia. He emphasized that a key condition for this is the cessation of attacks by Russia on Ukrainian energy, critical infrastructure, and food exports.
Conditions for De-escalation
Zelensky highlighted that Ukraine is prepared to take decisive steps towards de-escalation if Russia halts its aggressive actions. According to him, this may include:
- Ceasing attacks on Ukrainian energy.
- Protecting critical infrastructure.
- Ensuring the security of food exports.
The Ukrainian president also noted that these steps could become part of the diplomatic process currently being conducted with the United States and Trump.
Dialogue with International Partners
Zelensky stated that Ukraine is actively discussing these issues with international partners at the UN General Assembly in New York. He emphasized the importance of international support in achieving peace and security in the region.
“No longer will only the attacked country suffer. The nature of war is now such that the aggressor will also suffer,” he said, stressing that technologies and the leadership of countries can facilitate the de-escalation of the conflict.