Zelenskyy reveals energy de-escalation ideas from Witkoff and Kushner talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said talks with U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner include ideas to reduce the intensity of the war before and during winter, particularly regarding energy infrastructure. Zelenskyy stated the U.S. negotiators visited Moscow and Kyiv primarily to unblock the diplomatic process and brought several new proposals. Discussions covered potential de-escalation steps on energy facilities, grain supplies, electricity infrastructure, and oil and gas exports, though he declined to reveal all details. The U.S. also supports a separate "winter package" for Ukraine including air defense and energy aid, not just missiles but also liquefied natural gas. However, U.S. officials doubt both sides' interests can be reconciled before winter, as previous ceasefire attempts failed.