Zelenskyy Rejects Energy Strikes Moratorium Without Guarantees
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine would only halt its strikes on Russian energy infrastructure if Russia does the same and the United States provides guarantees. This follows uncorroborated claims by US President Donald Trump that a ceasefire agreement had been reached. Zelenskyy emphasized that no genuine willingness from Russia to end the war has been observed, maintaining that Ukraine will continue to target facilities supporting the Russian war effort.
Date: September 15, 2026
Location: Eastern Europe, Ukraine
Conflict: Russia-Ukraine War
Category: diplomacy
Severity: HIGH
Source: The Guardian / Kyiv Post