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What Trump must get from a peace deal in Ukraine
Confirmed
In Short: Zelensky has expressed concern over the consequences of any peace terms, stating that they will be more difficult for Ukraine than those proposed in Istanbul.
On Oct. 9, President Trump announced a deal to lift sanctions on Russian diesel, allowing it to reach American and global markets and help stabilize prices.
Trump's supporters argue that this move is a necessary step towards peace, despite criticism from some Ukrainian voters who elected President Zelensky largely on his promise of peace.
Trump has intensified pressure for a negotiated settlement, warning that Ukraine must reach an agreement or face worsening consequences.
The Norwegian government, during Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store's visit to Kyiv, proposed maintaining its aid to Ukraine at 85 billion kroner ($8.4 billion) in 2026, the same level as this year.
Steve Witkoff, a member of the US team, told reporters that the discussions were “substantive” and important, covering economic issues and potential major, mutually beneficial Russian-American projects.
Kushner detailed that recent diplomatic discussions have concentrated on future security architecture and security guarantees designed to assure Ukraine that any cessation of combat represents an enduring peace.
Zelensky emphasized the need for Russia to stop targeting Ukraine's energy sector and critical infrastructure, promising that this would lead to matching de-escalation steps from Ukraine.
Russia claims that Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil refineries go against US peace efforts, while Peskov stated that Kyiv's regime and Zelensky personally have been unwilling to make peace.
Zelensky has maintained that Ukraine remains constructive in peace efforts, thanking partners for their support while emphasizing the importance of protecting Ukraine's sovereignty.
Trump's announcement comes amid criticism from some Ukrainian officials, who argue that lifting sanctions on Russian diesel could undermine ongoing peace efforts.
The war began in February 2022, and Trump campaigned on ending the conflict within 24 hours of returning to the White House.
Come Back Alive, an independent foundation, has been equipping Ukrainian soldiers with bulletproof vests since 2014, highlighting the ongoing need for support.
What's confirmed
- On Oct. 9, President Trump announced a deal to lift sanctions on Russian diesel, allowing it to reach American and global markets and help stabilize prices.
- Trump's supporters argue that this move is a necessary step towards peace, despite criticism from some Ukrainian voters who elected President Zelensky largely on his promise of peace.
- Trump has intensified pressure for a negotiated settlement, warning that Ukraine must reach an agreement or face worsening consequences.
- The Norwegian government, during Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store's visit to Kyiv, proposed maintaining its aid to Ukraine at 85 billion kroner ($8.4 billion) in 2026, the same level as this year.
- Steve Witkoff, a member of the US team, told reporters that the discussions were “substantive” and important, covering economic issues and potential major, mutually beneficial Russian-American projects.
- Kushner detailed that recent diplomatic discussions have concentrated on future security architecture and security guarantees designed to assure Ukraine that any cessation of combat represents an enduring peace.
- Zelensky emphasized the need for Russia to stop targeting Ukraine's energy sector and critical infrastructure, promising that this would lead to matching de-escalation steps from Ukraine.
- Russia claims that Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil refineries go against US peace efforts, while Peskov stated that Kyiv's regime and Zelensky personally have been unwilling to make peace.
- Zelensky has maintained that Ukraine remains constructive in peace efforts, thanking partners for their support while emphasizing the importance of protecting Ukraine's sovereignty.
- Trump's announcement comes amid criticism from some Ukrainian officials, who argue that lifting sanctions on Russian diesel could undermine ongoing peace efforts.
- The war began in February 2022, and Trump campaigned on ending the conflict within 24 hours of returning to the White House.
- Come Back Alive, an independent foundation, has been equipping Ukrainian soldiers with bulletproof vests since 2014, highlighting the ongoing need for support.
What's still developing
- He wants direct negotiations with Russia “anywhere in the world, including Moscow,” and “without intermediaries, without preconditions.” Novynskyi points out that 73% of Ukrainian voters elected Zelensky in 2019, largely on his promise of peace.
- His supporters call it punishment for advocating peace and trying to defend the canonical Ukrainian Orthodox Church from political persecution over its historic ties with the Russian Orthodox Church.
- The proposal, made as Store visited Kyiv, must be ratified by parliament and if passed would take to 275 billion kroner ($27.1 billion) the total civilian and military aid which Norway will send the country for the 2023-2030 period.
- "A large number of their Diesel refineries have been blown up and are, at least temporarily, out of commission. This ridiculous and never ending War with Ukraine must be ended. The whole World suffers as 25,000 people, mostly soldiers, are being killed each month."
- "Indeed, this Russian war against Ukraine and against common sense must be ended," Zelensky wrote.
- President Volodymyr Zelensky vowed that the attack "will not go unanswered" after photos posted by local authorities showed the burnt-out metal shell of the vehicles, with bodies and debris strewn across the road.
- Kramatorsk, which had a pre-war population of some 150,000, has been used as a logistics and supply hub for the Ukrainian military and is part of the so-called "fortress belt" which troops are fighting to retain.
- Trump this week announced a deal with Putin to lift sanctions on Russian diesel as soaring energy prices have become a political liability for the Republican Party ahead of next month’s midterm elections.
- “Today, Russia said thank you for the lifting of sanctions on diesel exports by dropping five glide bombs on residential buildings in Zaporizhzhia,” Zelenskyy said after a Russian strike on that city today killed 20 people, including three children.
- "Ukraine has always been and will remain constructive," Zelenskyy wrote on X.
- "We said you could do whatever you want to Russia, don't hit the refineries, because that's a world problem that's caused," Trump said on Oct. 10.
- Zelensky posted a video of the moment on social media, with the message "Ukraine is working for peace. I thank our partners for their support!"