Kyiv, September 15 (Daily Kiran) : Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that the United States has put forward a strong proposal aimed at halting attacks on critical infrastructure from both sides in the ongoing conflict. He stated that Ukraine is prepared to support this de-escalation process if Russia commits to the U.S. initiative.
In a post on the social media platform X, Zelensky emphasized, “This is a robust proposal from the U.S. to stop attacks on critical infrastructure. If this can serve as the first step towards reducing tensions, meaning Russia ceases its attacks on our critical infrastructure and we refrain from retaliatory strikes, Ukraine is ready to support this de-escalation.”
U.S. President Donald Trump claimed on Monday that Russia and Ukraine have agreed not to target each other’s energy infrastructure. He shared this information on his social media platform, Truth Social, but did not clarify who facilitated the discussions or the level of negotiations that took place beforehand.
Additionally, Trump attributed the rising global diesel prices primarily to the Russia-Ukraine war, rather than Iran, in another post.
Zelensky noted in his message that Russia is feeling pressure on its war economy due to Ukraine’s precise actions. However, he indicated that there has been no indication that Russia genuinely wishes to end the war. “If our American partners can ensure that Russia is truly ready to conclude this war and intends to do so for the long term, Ukraine will also take steps to reduce tensions,” he added.
He underscored the need for peace, stating that issues like energy systems, food supply routes, and critical infrastructure must be part of the discussions to end attacks and negotiate a ceasefire. “We need a strong and just solution that is not limited to just ‘elections’ but proves sustainable in the long run. We expect concrete and clear information from our partners on this matter.”
Since Russia’s full-scale invasion began in February 2022, Ukraine’s power plants, transmission networks, and other energy infrastructures have suffered significant damage. Reports from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission have confirmed serious impacts on electricity, water, health services, and education due to attacks on energy facilities.
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