On October 20, 2026, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed that Russia rejected the US proposal for an energy truce, leading to continued attacks on Ukrainian energy facilities.
US Proposal and Ukraine's Response
Zelensky stated that Ukraine immediately supported the US proposal for an energy truce, which involved mutual cessation of strikes on critical energy infrastructure. The President emphasized that Ukraine was ready to refrain from attacking Russian energy facilities if Russia stopped shelling Ukrainian ones. However, Putin declined this proposal, continuing attacks on Ukrainian targets.
Negotiations and Security Guarantees
At a press conference in Oslo, Zelensky also discussed possible formats for a ceasefire and de-escalation of the conflict. He stressed that any negotiations regarding Ukraine's future must involve the Ukrainian side. The President noted that the US side confirmed the need for strong security guarantees for Ukraine, which have already been documented.
Future of Negotiations
Zelensky also spoke about a potential trilateral meeting at the leadership level of Ukraine, the US, and Russia, emphasizing that Ukraine's participation in such negotiations is essential. He pointed out that it is important for the Ukrainian side to be present at the negotiating table when discussing the country's future.