Trump Accuses Zelensky of Avoiding Peace as Energy Strikes Escalate

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US President Donald Trump accused Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky of not wanting to end the war, writing on Truth Social that Zelensky "doesn't want to end this war and probably never did," while insisting "I WANT THIS WAR TO END." Zelensky spoke Sunday with US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to ease tensions, saying Ukraine is ready to work "constructively" and "honestly." He discussed Patriot air defense systems and expressed gratitude for the US resumption of intelligence sharing, while Trump criticized Ukrainian strikes on Russian refineries for impacting global diesel markets. The talks came amid escalating cross-strikes on energy infrastructure. Russia's overnight attack on Saint Petersburg killed one person and wounded five, while Ukraine reported Russian strikes on four regions killing at least two. Trump had unilaterally announced an energy truce on October 11 without lasting effect.


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