Zelenskyy says will stop hitting Russia refineries if US provides missiles
Zelensky said Ukraine could halt refinery attacks for one month if Washington supplies Patriot missiles, which he says are needed to counter Russian air strikes.
- On November 1, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy proposed halting strikes on Russian oil refineries if Washington provides Patriot air defense missiles. Zelenskyy told Fox News that Kyiv would cease attacks for one month if the U.S. supplies the interceptors.
- The proposal addresses President Donald Trump's demand to stop targeting energy sites, which have driven global fuel price inflation. Zelenskyy argued that Russia's ongoing attacks on Ukrainian electricity and gas infrastructure force Kyiv to respond in kind.
- Although the State Department approved a $2.1 billion sale of Patriot interceptors on October 30, Zelenskyy warned that the 500 missiles could take "several years" to arrive. He emphasized Ukraine requires immediate defense packages for winter.
- Asked if the request attempts to leverage Trump, Zelenskyy denied any concerns, stating "I don't have any concerns when I share the truth between partners." Patriot missiles remain critical for intercepting Russian drones targeting Ukrainian cities.
- Alex Plitsas of the Atlantic Council noted that while the Patriot announcement is significant, it fails to address Ukraine's immediate needs. He warned Russia aims to force capitulation by freezing the population during winter.
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Zelensky Made an Offer to Trump: He Would Stop the Attack on Russian Refineries for Patriot Missiles
Zelensky would suspend Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil refineries in exchange for Patriot missiles. Moscow reacted sharply to the offer.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says that Kiev can fulfill the United States' request if Washington can also act in Ukraine's interests, Ukrainska Pravda reports.
President Volodimir Zelenski said Ukraine could stop attacks on Russian oil refiners if Moscow stopped the blows on the country's energy infrastructure or if the US supplied Kiev with patriotic air defence missiles, including in the short term, Kyiv Post reported.
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