Trump-Zelensky Meeting Reveals Key Negotiation Line, Says Ukrainian Diplomat

Ukrainian diplomat Kostiantin Yeliseyev said the Trump-Zelensky meeting showed where the main negotiation line currently lies. The U.S. seeks rapid de-escalation, while Ukraine is ready for it only on a mutual basis, meaning the question is whether Russia will reciprocate. Yeliseyev noted Zelensky outlined that Ukraine would halt strikes on Russian energy, critical infrastructure, and civilian targets if Russia does the same, but a unilateral Ukrainian pause on Russian oil, military, and economic infrastructure cannot be considered a truce. He stressed a partial ceasefire is not peace, calling it merely an "energy truce." The September 22 meeting occurred on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York. Zelensky called it positive and productive, saying both countries want the war to end before winter. Trump said he expects a deal but gave no details, adding Putin is ready to meet.