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Zelensky says Ukraine ready to de-escalate if Russia halts strikes

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What happened

Ukraine is ready to halt attacks on Russian energy infrastructure if Moscow does the same, President Volodymyr Zelensky said Monday, after US President Donald Trump announced an apparent agreement between the two sides.

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  • Reported by France 24 and published Mon, 14 Sep 2026 22:57:26 UTC.

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  1. Russian strike on passenger train will not deter Ukraine’s backers, Nato chief says

  2. Trump seeks halt to energy attacks by both Russia, Ukraine

  3. NATO pledges more Ukraine support after Russia strikes near Poland

  4. Ukraine, Russia set for new round of US-mediated talks

  5. Zelenskyy says Ukraine will pause strikes on Russia if Kremlin spares critical infrastructure

  6. Ukraine says it's open to halting attacks on Russian energy after Trump's claims of deal

  7. Zelensky says Ukraine ready to de-escalate if Russia halts strikes

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