Zelenskyy says Ukraine ready to work on solutions to war

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has responded to Donald Trump’s call to stop attacks on Russia’s energy infrastructure, saying Ukraine is ready for de-escalation, but that it must be mutual.

In a post on X, he stated that Ukraine’s energy sector, critical infrastructure and food export supplies must cease to be targets for Russia, and this will lead to corresponding de-escalation steps, Caliber.Az reports.

“Indeed, this Russian war against Ukraine and against common sense must be ended,” he wrote.

He also said the war causes more problems every new week, let alone every new year.

“We have already made dozens of diplomatic proposals on how to end this war with dignity, guarantee security, and prevent new Russian invasions. Right now, there is a dialogue with President Trump and America. There are also ideas on the table for bringing peace closer, starting with strong de-escalation steps,” Zelenskyy stressed.

“Solutions are possible. We are ready to work on this, and we will discuss it with our partners on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York,” the Ukrainian leader added.

Indeed, this Russian war against Ukraine and against common sense must be ended. From the first year of the full-scale invasion, its consequences have been far-reaching: the loss of many lives, the destruction of cities and villages, food security, energy challenges, the… https://t.co/bguBQDfSYq

— Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) September 21, 2026

By Bakhtiyar Abbasov