During the United Nations General Assembly in New York, US and Ukrainian leaders held short-term talks to exchange views on the issue of energy ceasefire, sending a new signal for the easing of the conflict.

On September 22, 2026, Ukrainian President Zelensky held a 40 minute meeting with US President Trump and his team in the United States. After the meeting, Zelensky said that the two sides discussed the ceasefire in the energy field and related plans to end the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

Zelensky said that Ukraine is ready to reach various energy ceasefire agreements with Russia, and reiterated its willingness to participate in the trilateral meeting attended by Putin and Trump. The relevant proposals will promote the negotiation process between Russia and Ukraine.Editor/Min Jing