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Trump and Zelensky discuss a possible energy truce

After meeting in New York on Sept. 22, Zelensky said Ukraine was ready to halt attacks on Russian refineries if Russia stopped striking Ukraine’s energy system, and said he was willing to meet Putin with Trump. Trump predicted a deal but withheld its terms; Zelensky said their meeting produced no agreements, while accounts differed over whether Trump had made a Patriot-related decision.

Summary written by our automated pipeline from the outlets' reporting. How it works

26 outlets in 15 countries, 6 relaying others' reporting · earliest dated report in our sources by CBC News (Canada),

Volodymyr Zelenskyy in an official portrait dated 26 August 2019.
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In their own words

Grouped by where each speaker is from. Quotation marks are the speaker's own words; other lines are our summaries.

Ukraine

Volodymyr Zelensky, Ukraine's president
“I hope that we will end this war, and President Trump will help us help us end this war”

Quoted in PBS NewsHour, via Associated Press

Voldymyr Zelenskyy, Ukraine's president

Zelenskyy said he and Trump discussed a potential ceasefire on energy-related targets.

Our summary of CGTN

More from Ukraine (2)
Government

Ukraine has indicated it is willing to cooperate.

Our summary of France 24

Political parties

Viktor Medvedchuk, Leader of Other Ukraine

Medvedchuk claimed that during his meeting with Trump in front of journalists, Zelenskyy only nodded and scratched his nose, supposedly following an order to sit still.

Our summary of RIA Novosti

United States

Donald Trump, U.S. president
“Before winter. Big thing - before winter”

Quoted in TASS

Donald Trump, U.S. president
“…a serious hit on the Russians, but also a serious hit on the price of diesel”

Quoted in PBS NewsHour, via Associated Press

Russia

Rodion Miroshnik, Russian Foreign Ministry official
“The United States continues to sell enormous quantities of weapons and provide intelligence.”

Quoted in TASS, via Izvestia

Where accounts differ

Points where outlets or parties give conflicting facts or readings. Each side is summarised by our pipeline; its sources are listed under it.

Accounts conflict Whether a concrete Patriot-related decision was made during the Trump-Zelensky meeting

The Kyiv Independent reported that no concrete decisions were announced after the talks about Ukraine’s need for Patriot supplies.

Sources (1)

Our summary of The Kyiv Independent

Zelensky said Trump told him during their meeting that he had decided to grant Ukraine licenses to produce Patriot missiles.

Sources (1)

Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Ukraine's president · our summary of Ukrainska Pravda, via European Pravda

Other voices

Reactions from other countries and bodies, others involved, and commentary.

Others involved

Ian Proud, Former British diplomat

Proud wrote that Zelensky's rhetoric about a possible Ukrainian victory did not interest Trump.

Our summary of RIA Novosti, via Responsible Statecraft

Ukrainian historian

The historian said Zelensky now had a chance to show how strongly he truly wanted peace for Ukraine.

Our summary of RIA Novosti

As quoted in Russian, with a machine translation

“Теперь у Зеленского есть шанс показать, насколько сильно он на самом деле хочет мира для Украины”

No translation yet.

Iryna Panina
“This war has continued too long for us. I don't know what to say, because we are all tired of this and we want some peace”

Quoted in CBC News

Oleg Soskin

Soskin said Zelensky was wrong to tell Trump that Ukraine might not hold out until winter.

Our summary of RIA Novosti

Commentary

analysts

Analysts said it was unclear how strongly Donald Trump was pushing for a ceasefire agreement or when he wanted it to happen.

Our summary of France 24

Alexander Stepanov, RANEPA analyst

Stepanov said Zelensky sought to suspend systematic strikes on targets in Ukraine during his meeting with Trump.

Our summary of TASS

Alexander Stepanov, RANEPA analyst

Stepanov said the Ukrainian authorities urgently needed a respite rather than full-scale peace talks.

Our summary of TASS

Timeline

  1. 2026-09-22

    Trump and Zelensky met in New York on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. Zelensky said the meeting lasted about 40 minutes and covered ending the war and a possible energy ceasefire.

    Sources: France 24 · RIA Novosti · CBC News

    Supporting statements

    Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky met in New York to discuss the war in Ukraine.

    Our summary of France 24

    Zelensky and Trump met on Tuesday on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York.

    Our summary of RIA Novosti

    Zelenskyy said he and Trump met for 40 minutes and discussed ending the war and a possible bilateral ceasefire covering energy-related targets.

    Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Ukraine's president · our summary of CBC News
  2. 2026-09-22

    Trump told reporters he expected a deal but would not disclose its terms.

    Sources: TASS

    Supporting statements

    Trump predicted that a deal would be reached.

    Donald Trump, U.S. president · our summary of TASS

    Trump declined to disclose the terms of the deal.

    Donald Trump, U.S. president · our summary of TASS
  3. 2026-09-22

    After the meeting, Zelensky said Ukraine was ready for an energy ceasefire if Russia stopped attacking Ukraine’s energy system, and that he was ready to meet Putin in a trilateral meeting with Trump.

    Sources: The Guardian

    Supporting statements

    Zelenskyy said Ukraine was ready for an energy ceasefire if Russia agreed not to attack Ukraine's energy system.

    Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Ukraine's president · our summary of The Guardian

    Zelenskyy said he was ready to meet Putin in a trilateral meeting with Trump.

    Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Ukraine's president · our summary of The Guardian
  4. 2026-09-22

    Zelensky said no agreements were reached at the meeting.

    Sources: CBC News

    Supporting statements

    Zelenskyy said his meeting with Trump produced no agreements.

    Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Ukraine's president · our summary of CBC News
  5. 2026-09-25

    Reported 2026-09-25: Ukrainska Pravda reported Zelensky’s account that Trump had decided to grant Ukraine licenses to produce Patriot missiles.

    Sources: Ukrainska Pravda (via European Pravda)

    Supporting statements

    Zelenskyy said Trump told him that Trump had decided to grant Ukraine licences to produce missiles for Patriot air defence systems.

    Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Ukraine's president · our summary of Ukrainska Pravda, via European Pravda

Coverage

Each outlet's headline, linked to its article. Non-English headlines are machine-translated. The groupings and notes on what each outlet emphasises are automated.

Our outlets in Iran didn't cover it. No statements from the government or officials of Iran are in our sources.

Group by
Ukrainska PravdaUkraine
Trump asked Zelenskyy to travel to Moscow for meeting with Putin, but he refused, Bloomberg says Raises China's role in negotiations
10 more from Ukrainska PravdaUkraine ready for five ceasefire arrangements, but Russia must agree – Foreign Ministry75% of Ukrainians open to negotiations with Russia to end war – surveyTrump claims Zelenskyy agreed to "take it easy" on strikes on Russian oil refineriesTrump yet again blames Ukraine for rising fuel pricesZelenskyy comments on potential US-Ukraine-Russia meeting by late OctoberUS ambassador to NATO believes Ukrainian strikes deep inside Russia are bringing peace talks closerPresident's Office denies Bloomberg report on Trump proposing Zelenskyy-Putin meeting in MoscowEU to discuss who will give up their place in queue for Patriot missiles to Ukraine – sourceMacron wants to propose "double moratorium": no strikes on Russian oil refineries or fighting in Black SeaTrump and Xi Jinping discuss Ukraine during White House meeting
Relays Bloomberg, European Pravda
NPRUnited States
Zelenskyy says Ukraine and Russia should stop attacking each other's energy systems Centers Zelenskyy's mutual energy-target proposal
PBS NewsHourUnited States
Russia and Ukraine trade strikes ahead of Zelenskyy's meeting with Trump Links Ukrainian strikes with diesel prices
1 more from PBS NewsHourUkraine's Zelenskyy says he urged Trump to enlist China's help in ending Russia's invasion
Relays Associated Press
RIA NovostiRussia
Trump urged Zelensky to travel to Moscow, Bloomberg reported Translated headline. Original: Трамп призвал Зеленского поехать в Москву, сообщил Bloomberg Features Medvedchuk's account of Zelenskyy
14 more from RIA NovostiMedia: Trump bored by Zelensky’s rhetoric at meetingUkraine learns of Zelensky’s disappointment after meeting with TrumpJournalists find out where Trump sent ZelenskyGermany’s Chancellor Will Be Given a Choice Between Disgrace and FascismMedvedchuk calls Zelensky’s trip to the UN General Assembly a failureU.S. delivers bad news to Zelenskyy after his meeting with TrumpZelensky infuriates social media users with statement after meeting Trump“Zelensky has a chance.” Ukrainian historian assesses Trump’s proposal“We have to go”: Kyiv responds to Trump’s remarks about Zelensky’s visit to MoscowTrump’s unusual gesture after shaking hands with Zelensky caught on videoMedvedchuk commented on Zelensky’s behavior at the UN General AssemblyZelensky is swinging between threats and begging, political scientist saysDuma deputy jokes about why Zelensky refused to go to MoscowOutrage in Kyiv over Zelensky’s action at meeting with Trump
TASSRussia
Zelensky arrives in US hoping to push for halt in strikes — expert Emphasizes Trump's undisclosed deal terms
6 more from TASSPress review: Trump, Zelensky signal Russia deal interest as Moscow eyes fresh US dialogueTrump stresses need to settle Ukraine conflict with Russia before winterTrump keeps Kiev concessions secret, says deal with Russia comingTrump thinks he, Putin may meet soon, but unlikely at US G20 summitTrump-Zelensky rift will not affect special military operation, expert saysUkrainian delegation holds talks with US envoys on UNGA sidelines
South China Morning PostHong Kong
Zelensky meets Trump, says Ukraine ready for energy truce with Russia Says Ukraine accepts an energy truce in any format
France 24France
Trump and Zelensky discuss path to ending Ukraine war Adds analysts' doubts about ceasefire prospects
3 more from France 24AI risks, Iran war dominate agenda at UNNoneZelensky says Ukraine is ready for an energy ceasefire with Russia
The GuardianUnited Kingdom
Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy ready for ‘energy ceasefire’, as Nato warns Putin becoming ‘increasingly cavalier’ Makes energy truce conditional on Russia
3 more from The Guardian‘We hope he’ll accept’: US invites Putin to G20 summit at Trump golf clubNew UK agency to fight ‘information warfare’ from likes of Russia, Burnham tells UNTrump praises relations with Burnham despite tensions over AI and Iran
OkazSaudi Arabia
Zelenskyy discusses with Trump efforts to end the war with Russia Translated headline. Original: زيلينسكي يبحث مع ترمب جهود إنهاء الحرب مع روسيا Connects de-escalation with an energy truce
HürriyetTürkiye
Zelenski’s invitation to Putin... ‘Let’s sit down and talk, let’s end the war’ Translated headline. Original: Zelenski’den Putin’e davet... ‘Oturup konuşalım savaşı bitirelim’ Details reciprocal energy-infrastructure restraint
1 more from HürriyetTrump announces: US officials met with Iranian delegation
CBC NewsCanada
If Trump bans U.S. diesel exports, global prices will go even higher, experts say Leads with energy de-escalation steps
2 more from CBC NewsZelenskyy addresses UN as Rubio of U.S. says Ukraine, Russia have interest in limited ceasefireTrump and Zelenskyy discuss potential for energy truce in face of new wave of strikes on infrastructure
Also mentioned in passing by 15 outlets

More detail

Written by our automated pipeline from the statements in the coverage; each point lists the statements it rests on.

Key points

Zelensky proposed a reciprocal pause in attacks on energy infrastructure, conditional on Russia stopping attacks on Ukraine’s energy system.

Sources (3)

Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Ukraine's president · our summary of The Guardian

Volodymyr Zelensky, Ukraine's president · our summary of Hürriyet

As quoted in Turkish, with a machine translation

“Onlar dizel ve rafinerilerine saldırmamızı istemiyorsa, biz de enerji sistemimize saldırmamaları şartıyla hazırız”

Machine translation: “If they don't want us to attack their diesel and refineries, we are ready, provided they do not attack our energy system.”

Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Ukraine's president · our summary of NPR

Zelensky said he was ready for a trilateral meeting with Putin and Trump; he also said no agreement came out of his meeting with Trump.

Sources (2)

Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Ukraine's president · our summary of The Guardian

Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Ukraine's president · our summary of CBC News

The accounts differ on whether Trump made a concrete Patriot-related decision during the meeting: one said no concrete decisions were announced, while Zelensky later said Trump had decided to grant production licenses.

Sources (2)

Our summary of The Kyiv Independent

Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Ukraine's president · our summary of Ukrainska Pravda, via European Pravda

How coverage differed

CBC News, France 24, The Guardian and Fox News: Focused on the proposed energy ceasefire, Zelensky’s condition that Russia reciprocate, and the uncertainty over a Russian response.

RIA Novosti: Emphasized the brief press exchange before the closed meeting; one RIA report relayed Strana.ua’s assessment that no concrete decisions or breakthrough had resulted.

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Volodymyr Zelenskyy in an official portrait dated 26 August 2019.

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