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

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On September 14, 2026, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy suggested that Ukraine would pause its strikes on Russian territory if Russia commits to not targeting Ukraine’s critical infrastructure. This came after U.S. President Donald Trump posted claims of an agreement between Russia and Ukraine to refrain from hitting each other's energy infrastructure, although details were sparse. Zelenskyy emphasized the need for concrete proposals from international partners to address ongoing attacks on Ukrainian facilities, suggesting a potential step towards de-escalation in the conflict.
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In September 2023, despite US President Donald Trump's claim that Ukraine and Russia had agreed to stop targeting each other's energy infrastructure, both countries continued their attacks on such sites. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine stated his country would pause its strikes if the United States could ensure a genuine commitment from Moscow not to hit Ukrainian critical infrastructure. However, Zelenskyy expressed doubt about Russia’s willingness to adhere to any ceasefire agreements, citing previous violations. The conflict has caused significant damage to heating and power networks in Ukraine and disrupted both industry and daily life for civilians. Trump blamed rising global diesel prices on the Russia-Ukraine war rather than issues with Iran, aiming to address concerns ahead of upcoming US congressional elections.

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Diesel prices have surged in the U.S., and high fuel costs associated with the Iran war have become a major issue for Mr. Trump’s party in upcoming congressional elections. Mr. Trump also claimed that the rise in the price of global diesel fuel “is mostly caused by the Russian/Ukraine war” and not Iran.
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🔮 And a de-escalation step regarding critical infrastructure could be a first step toward peace.”
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Zelenskyy says Ukraine will pause strikes on Russia if Kremlin spares critical infrastructure · assertive framing

Claims (15 extracted, 2 hedged)

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Monday (September 14, 2026) that Ukraine is ready to halt its strikes on Russian territory if allies can secure a genuine Russian commitment not to hit Ukraine’s critical infrastructure. asserted
allies → say → infrastructure
His comments came after U.S. President Donald Trump claimed in a social media post that Russia and Ukraine had agreed “not to hit” each other’s energy infrastructure, though Trump did not offer further details on the purported agreement. asserted
Trump → come → agreement
Russia did not immediately comment on Mr. Trump’s claim. uncertain
Russia → comment → claim
Previous efforts to broker even a partial ceasefire have repeatedly fallen apart within hours, with both sides accusing each other of violations. asserted
sides → broker → violations
Mr. Trump did not offer further details about the agreement but it comes a day after the U.S. President called on Mr. Zelenskyy to stop targeting Russian oil refineries and other infrastructure used to produce and distribute diesel, claiming the attacks are causing a global shortage. asserted
attacks → offer → shortage
Diesel prices have surged in the U.S., and high fuel costs associated with the Iran war have become a major issue for Mr. Trump’s party in upcoming congressional elections. Mr. Trump also claimed that the rise in the price of global diesel fuel “is mostly caused by the Russian/Ukraine war” and not Iran. asserted
rise → surge → war
But restricted shipments caused by the slowdown of oil flowing through the Strait of Hormuz and damaged refining systems in Russia are causing strains in the energy market. asserted
shipments → cause → market
In his post, Mr. Zelenskyy said Ukraine has proposed that partners help secure an agreement with Russia for a ceasefire. asserted
partners → say → ceasefire
It’s not the first time Kyiv has floated the idea. asserted
Kyiv → ’ → idea
“Every day, Ukrainian energy facilities, port infrastructure, logistics, even food and pharmaceutical warehouses become targets,” he said. asserted
he → become → ?
“The war must be ended. asserted
war → end → ?
And a de-escalation step regarding critical infrastructure could be a first step toward peace.” uncertain
step → regard → peace
Mr. Zelenskyy said he “expects concrete proposals from our partners.” asserted
he → say → partners
Mr. Trump on Sunday (September 13, 2026) called on Mr. Zelenskyy to stop the strikes. asserted
Trump → call → strikes
Afterward, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said any call on Kyiv to stop strikes on civilian economic infrastructure “can only be welcomed”. asserted
call → say → infrastructure
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