Ukraine is ready to stop strikes on Russia's critical infrastructure - Zelenskyy states condition
"But Ukraine is not convinced that Russia intends to adhere to any agreement," the president said.
Ukraine is ready to stop striking Russia's critical infrastructure — Zelenskyy states the condition
Ukraine has proposed to its partners to secure an agreement with Russia that would stop the destruction of critical infrastructure. This was announced by the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
According to the head of state, food, energy, and other key elements of life support must be protected, because "Russian strikes are aimed primarily at these." He recalled that every day Ukrainian energy facilities, port infrastructure, logistics, food, and pharmaceutical warehouses are targeted.
"Ukraine is not sure of Russia's desire to comply with any agreement," Zelenskyy said, announcing Ukraine's position on this matter.
According to him, "if partners are ready to ensure that Russia does not strike our electricity, other energy facilities, critical infrastructure, and food supply, we, of course, are also ready to stop our strikes."
Zelenskiy emphasized that this must be reliable, long-term, and have a significant impact on people's lives.
"This must not fall apart after the Russians hold their elections and, at the same time, achieve a relaxation of tension regarding gasoline and diesel," the president noted.
He pointed out that the war must be ended: "De-escalation regarding critical infrastructure could be the first step towards peace."
The president added that Ukraine is waiting for concrete proposals from partners.
On September 14, US President Donald Trump said that Ukraine had allegedly agreed not to strike Russian energy facilities.
According to him, Russia had also agreed to do the same.
Trump also said that the rise in global diesel prices was allegedly caused mainly by the war between Russia and Ukraine, rather than a US-Iran war.