Zelensky seeks energy truce with Russia at UN meeting

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will meet US President Donald Trump at the UN headquarters in New York to seek an energy truce with Russia, as Kyiv fears Moscow is preparing winter strikes on heating and power facilities. The talks follow a Sunday phone call between Zelensky and Trump, with Zelensky citing a "diplomatic push" and de-escalation ideas. Trump reportedly asked Ukraine to halt attacks on Russian oil refineries, while Russia has shown no signal of pausing its air campaign. Kyiv residents expressed skepticism about a potential ceasefire, with one businessman saying Putin will not stop attacking civilians. Reuters notes both sides' air attacks have damaged ports, warehouses, ships, and energy infrastructure, disrupting Black Sea exports.