Zelensky says no sanctions easing while Ukrainians "live every day under the threat"

At the United Nations General Assembly in New York, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met US President Donald Trump for 40 minutes to discuss ways to end Russia’s invasion, now in its fifth year. Trump has proposed a mutual pause on strikes against energy sites, and Zelensky said Kyiv would stop hitting Russian oil and power targets if Moscow reciprocated by sparing Ukraine’s electricity, heating, and water systems. The talks took place as attacks on energy infrastructure by both sides continued. Trump has linked the conflict to high US diesel prices ahead of November’s midterm elections, while Zelensky has requested more Patriot missiles and warned Russia may launch a major new assault. Zelensky said both Washington and Kyiv want the war over before winter but argued that sanctions on Moscow should not be eased while Ukraine faces daily aerial threats.