Zelensky presses sanctions and offers energy ceasefire as Russia strikes during his UN speech
At the UN General Assembly, Zelensky called Putin 'patient zero,' offered a reciprocal halt to energy strikes, and disclosed a US three-step de-escalation plan, even as Russian strikes killed civilians mid-speech.
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What to know
- Zelensky used his UN speech to press for tighter sanctions on Russia's oil revenue while renewing an offer of a reciprocal energy-strike ceasefire.
- Trump has floated a three-step de-escalation plan — energy ceasefire, Black Sea grain corridor, trilateral meeting — that neither side has formally accepted.
- Russian strikes killed civilians even as Zelensky addressed the UN, underscoring the gap between diplomatic proposals and continued fighting.
- Zelensky warns Ukraine will retaliate against Russian energy infrastructure this winter if Moscow keeps bombing Ukraine's power grid.
The dispute Commenters split over whether the war can realistically end through the current diplomatic track or will simply grind on until a political change inside Russia. · positions read across 52 posts and comments
Neither side will truly stop; Putin will keep fighting until forced out by internal Russian pressure, not diplomacy.
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“At this point I think he can‘t and won‘t stop the war. If he doesn‘t at least conquer the whole of Donbas, Russians will consider this a defeat and Putin won’t be in power for too long.”
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Physical troop presence isn't required for territory to count as occupied under international law.
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“That doesn't mean it's no longer occupied. Boots on the ground are not a necessary condition of occupation as outlined [here] in section 2.3.”
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Volodymyr Zelensky Ukrainian President
Donald Trump US President
Vladimir Putin Russian President
Marco Rubio US Secretary of State
How it unfolded 8 developments, newest first · click a bar or a number to jump articlesvideospostscomments
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Zelensky jokes his next Moscow trip will be 'on a missile'
Responding to repeated questions from a Russian state journalist about when he would visit Moscow, Zelensky quipped he would arrive 'on a missile,' a remark that spread widely across social media.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy appealed in a speech at the United Nations late Wednesday for countries to starve Russia of revenue through sanctions and trade bans, denying Moscow the money it needs to prolong the war.
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That means that somebody did 1984 style violence on the word "occupation" to strip it of all meaning. If you can occupy an area without a single soldier or civilians, what does the word even mean? Are they Jewish mind controlling the area or something?
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Ukraine proposed an energy ceasefire as well as a maritime one: no strikes on Russian shipping and ports if Russia refrains from striking Ukrainian shipping and ports. ▪️ On September 14, President Trump announced that an energy ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia had begun.
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Zelensky warns Russia of 'General Winter' retaliation
Zelensky said Ukraine remains ready for an energy ceasefire but will make winter painful for Russia if Moscow continues striking Ukraine's power grid, heating and water infrastructure.
“Ukrainians understand that this winter may be very hard for us, but in response, we will have no other choice but to make it painful for Russia as well…”
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first by Globe and Mail, 1d ago · also SCMP, Japan Times
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- Ukraine’s Zelensky warns of painful winter for Russia if energy truce talks fail SCMP · 1d ago
- Zelensky warns Russia of 'painful' winter if energy truce talks fail Globe and Mail · 1d ago
- Zelenskyy warns of painful winter for Russia if energy truce talks fail Japan Times · 1d ago
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🇺🇦🇷🇺🇺🇸 Zelensky says the U.S. is pushing 3 immediate steps to DE-ESCALATE the Ukraine war... 1. A mutual ceasefire on energy infrastructure strikes 2. Reopening of the Black Sea grain corridor 3. A trilateral U.S.-Russia-Ukraine meeting, possibly in Abu Dhabi. Zelensky said
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President Trump is pushing a three-step de-escalation plan covering an energy ceasefire, the Black Sea grain corridor, and trilateral talks, President Zelensky said. Kyiv is ready for an energy truce, though skeptical of Putin's intent.
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KYIV POST: Zelensky Names 3 Steps Trump Is Pushing to Restart Ukraine-Russia Peace Talks https://www. kyivpost.com/post/85345 Zelensky said the US is pushing three steps: an energy ceasefire, reopening the Black Sea grain corridor and a trilateral US-Ukraine-Russia meeting. Kyiv is ready to discuss the proposals but remains skeptical of Putin’s…
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Russian strikes kill civilians as Zelensky speaks at UNGA
Russia carried out strikes on Ukraine that killed at least seven to eight civilians and wounded dozens more while Zelensky was addressing the UN General Assembly.
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🟠 UPDATE Russian Attacks Kill Eight in Ukraine Amid US-Russia Diplomatic Talks Russian attacks occurred specifically while President Zelenskyy was speaking at the UNGA. 📰 https://www. aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2 026/9/24/russia-attacks-ukraine-while-zelenskyy-speaks-at-unga?traffic_source=rss # Russia # Diplomacy # Military # Geopolitics #…
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President Volodymyr Zelensky warned that “General Winter” could turn against Russia this year, threatening retaliatory strikes on Russian energy infrastructure if Moscow continues attacking Ukraine’s power grid and heating systems. During his address to the UN General Assembly in New York on Wednesday, Zelensky acknowledged that the approaching…
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Zelensky discloses US three-step de-escalation plan
Zelensky said the Trump administration proposed three steps: a mutual halt to strikes on energy infrastructure, restoration of the Black Sea grain corridor, and a trilateral US-Ukraine-Russia meeting, possibly in Abu Dhabi.
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first by Al Jazeera, 2d ago · also NPR
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Zelensky said Ukraine is discussing an energy ceasefire and a separate maritime ceasefire. Kyiv is ready to refrain from striking energy infrastructure on both sides, while a Black Sea arrangement could cover grain, other agricultural products, energy and metallurgy. #Ukraine
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russian journalist: “When are you coming to Moscow?” President # Zelenskyy : 💬 “On a missile!”
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At this point I think he can‘t and won‘t stop the war. If he doesn‘t at least conquer the whole of Donbas, Russians will consider this a defeat and Putin won’t be in power for too long. He will continue the war as long as the Russians play along. So my only hope is that they will have enough at some point and overthrow him. But I don’t really…
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Zelensky calls Putin 'patient zero' in UN speech
Addressing the UN General Assembly, Zelensky said Ukrainians 'did not choose this war' and urged leaders to keep choking Russia's revenues through sanctions and trade bans to deny Moscow money to prolong the war.
“He must be denied the space to act and the space to spread this evil further.”
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first by Philadelphia Inquirer, 1d ago · also Japan Today, The Hindu, The Independent
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- Zelenskyy, at UN, urges leaders to keep choking Russia's revenues and impede its war efforts Japan Today · 1d ago
- Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky urges world to keep choking Moscow’s revenues The Independent · 1d ago
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky calls Vladimir Putin "patient zero" of global wars spreading: "He must be denied the space to act and the space to spread this evil further."
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BREAKING: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urges the world’s leaders to keep choking Russia’s revenues and impede its war efforts.
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Russian journalists repeatedly called out to President Zelensky, asking when he would travel to Moscow. Zelensky responded: “On a missile!” # Ukraine
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Russian drones hit Kyiv infrastructure after Trump talks
Russian drone strikes targeted Kyiv-area infrastructure hours after the Zelenskyy-Trump meeting, days after Ukraine's own large drone attack had halted crude processing at Moscow's oil refinery.
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🇺🇦🇷🇺 Zelensky says Ukrainian lives matter more than energy prices, so he won't stop hitting Russian refineries just to bring diesel down. That's what he says he told Trump after POTUS blamed Kyiv for the price spike. He acknowledged Ukraine's strikes do move the market, but
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🔴 BREAKING Trump and Zelensky Discuss Ukraine War Ceasefire at UNGA Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky met in New York ahead of the UNGA to discuss ending the Ukraine war. Zelensky aims for a resolution before winter, citing deteriorating conditions. Discussions included potential temporary ceasefires in the Black Sea and agreements on... 📰…
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🇺🇦🇺🇸 Zelensky says Ukraine has wrecked 45% of Russia's refining capacity and he isn't stopping He asked Trump for a winter package including Patriots in their New York meeting, and expects Washington to push for a ceasefire on energy strikes, though he doubts Putin moves without
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Zelensky meets Trump at UN, offers to halt refinery strikes
After a 40-minute meeting, Zelenskyy offered to stop Ukrainian strikes on Russian refineries if Russia halts attacks on Ukraine's power grid, and asked Trump for Patriot interceptors now to be repaid from future German deliveries; Trump agreed to neither.
“We are ready for energy ceasefire…”
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first by Jerusalem Post, 2d ago · also Daily Maverick, Straits Times
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- Zelenskiy says Russia planning new mass attack on Ukraine Daily Maverick · 2d ago
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President Zelensky says Ukraine is ready for an unconditional ceasefire that would stop fighting along the current contact line and shift the process to diplomacy with mediation by international partners.
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Ukraine needs Patriot interceptors as Russia pounds its infrastructure. Zelenskyy pressed Trump for action. Trump gave no commitment. Then came his message on Putin.
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https://www. europesays.com/3265861/ Russia-Ukraine war latest: Zelensky arrives in New York after Trump says Putin has ‘lost control of oil’ # Conflicts # war
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Zelensky approves new long-range strikes on Russia
Zelensky said he approved new long-range operations against Russian oil facilities, military infrastructure and logistics hubs, expanding Ukraine's deep-strike campaign after briefings from his defense minister and commander-in-chief.
“I also approved new long-range operations in response to Russian strikes. We are preparing to expand our long-range capabilities.”
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3 outlets Zelenskyy says he approved new long-range strikes in response to Russian strikes on Ukraine
first by Anadolu Agency, 5d ago · also Kyiv Independent, Meduza
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- Zelensky approves 'new long-range operations' in response to Russian strikes Mastodon · 5d ago
- Zelensky announces new Ukrainian long-range operations in response to Russian strikes Meduza · 5d ago
- Ukraine war latest: Zelensky approves 'new long-range operations' in response to Russian strikes The Kyiv Independent · 4d ago
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KYIV POST: Zelensky Confirms Strikes on Moscow Refinery and Logistics Facilities https://www. kyivpost.com/post/84937 Ukrainian defense forces struck the Moscow Oil Refinery and a major logistics facility during overnight long-range operations, President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed on Sept. 20. The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) and the…
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KYIV INDEPENDENT: Zelensky approves 'new long-range operations' in response to Russian strikes https:// kyivindependent.com/zelensky-a pproves-new-long-range-operations-in-response-to-russian-strikes/ Ukraine continues to grow its deep-strike campaign against Russian oil facilities, military infrastructure, logistics hubs, and weapons production…
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President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Sept. 19 that he had approved new long-range operations in response to Russian attacks. The president did not specify what the new operations would entail. https:// kyivindependent.com/zelensky-a pproves-new-long-range-operations-in-response-to-russian-strikes/ # Ukraine # Russia
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first by Straits Times, 1d ago · also Al-Monitor, Bloomberg, Reuters, Channel News Asia
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- Zelenskiy says Ukraine ready for maritime truce and puts onus on Russia to respond Al-Monitor · 1d ago
- Ukraine Ready for Truce If Russia Stops Energy Strikes Bloomberg · 1d ago
- Zelenskyy says Ukraine ready for energy truce with Russia after Trump talks Reuters · 1d ago
- Zelenskyy says Ukraine ready for maritime truce and puts onus on Russia to respond Channel News Asia · 1d ago
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first by PBS NewsHour, 1d ago · also Kyiv Independent, France 24 EN
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- 'Ukrainians did not choose this war. We choose not to die,' Zelensky says to UN General Assembly as he calls for peace Kyiv Independent · 1d ago
- REPLAY: Ukrainian President Zelensky addresses the UN General Assembly France 24 EN · 1d ago
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first by NewsMax.com, 1d ago · also The Kyiv Independent, France 24
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- Ukraine ‘ready for energy ceasefire,’ Zelensky says after meeting Trump at UN The Kyiv Independent · 1d ago
- Zelensky says Ukraine is ready for an energy ceasefire with Russia France 24 · 1d ago
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3 outlets Ukraine war latest: Zelenskyy responds to Trump post about Russia 'losing control of diesel oil'
first by Sky News, 3d ago · also The Independent, Breitbart
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- Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky arrives in New York after Trump says Putin has ‘lost control of oil’ The Independent · 3d ago
- Trump in Meeting with Zelensky Predicts Russia, Ukraine Will Reach Deal Breitbart · 2d ago
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first by Hindustan Times, 1d ago · also France 24 EN
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2 outlets Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky says Trump gave no ‘concrete answer’ on key weapon export
first by Independent UK, 2d ago · also France 24 EN
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- Trump and Zelensky discuss path to ending Ukraine war France 24 EN · 1d ago
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What people are saying 10 voices from 4 sites · best of 52 · verbatim
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And? That doesn't mean it's no longer occupied. Boots on the ground are not a necessary condition of occupation as outlined [here] in section 2.3. Israel even intercepted vessels around Gazas water without being present in Gaza.
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📝🇺🇦🇺🇸 Trump administration has put forward proposals for de-escalating Russia's war against Ukraine and restoring diplomatic relations with Moscow. Zelensky said we are talking about a ceasefire regarding energy infrastructure, restoration of "grain corridor" in the Black Sea, trilateral meeting.
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During his speech at the # UN General Assembly in New York on September 23, President # Zelenskyy stated that putin is "Patient Zero," spreading the idea of war across the globe. He then emphasized that putin never gets enough when it comes to territorial gains and will continue his war of aggression beyond # Ukraine if the world does not take the…
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Speaking at the UN General Assembly, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy stated that Kyiv will strike Russian energy infrastructure this winter if Russia continues to target Ukraine’s power and heating systems. https:// ru.themoscowtimes.com/2026/09/…
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned Moscow at the U.N. that Kyiv would strike back and make the coming winter deeply painful if the two sides cannot agree to a truce on energy attacks. https://www. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/09/ 24/world/zelenskyy-winter-russia-energy-talks/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon # worldnews #…
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President Volodymyr Zelenskiy warned Moscow at the United Nations that Ukraine would strike back and make the coming winter deeply painful for Russia, if the two sides cannot agree a truce on energy attacks before the cold sets in
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🇺🇦🇷🇺 Russian reporters asked Zelensky when he's coming to Moscow "On a rocket!" The Kremlin said that any peace meeting requires Zelensky to show up in Moscow, and he clearly has his own travel plans in mind 😅 Source: @TabzLIVE on TG / Writer: Daniel
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⚡ NEWS Zelensky Claims 47 Countries' Fighters in Ukraine War Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of employing third-country fighters from 47 nations to prosecute the war against Ukraine, highlighting the international scope of Moscow's military involvement. 📰 https://www. france24.com/en/live-news/2026…
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Ukraine's Zelenskyy met Trump on Tuesday and discussed a potential bilateral ceasefire on energy-related targets.
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Zelenskyy offered to halt Ukrainian strikes on Russian refineries if Russia stops attacking Ukraine’s power, heating and water infrastructure. He said Ukraine would accept any form of energy ceasefire as long as it applies to both sides.



