Trump tells Zelenskyy U.S. should own Ukraine energy plants for security
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Trump told Zelenskyy that the U.S could be 'very helpful in running those plants with its electricity and utility expertise,' according to a White House statement.
U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Wednesday that they had a constructive call about moving toward a ceasefire between Kyiv and Moscow, with the White House suggesting that the U.S. take control of Ukrainian power plants to ensure their security.
Trump told Zelenskyy that the U.S could be “very helpful in running those plants with its electricity and utility expertise,” according to a White House statement from Secretary of State Marco Rubio and national security adviser Mike Waltz that described the call as “fantastic.”
Trump added that “American ownership of those plants could be the best protection for that infrastructure.”
The call between Trump and Zelenskyy came a day after the U.S. leader held similar talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin.
Trump’s call with Zelenskyy was about half the length of his call Tuesday, during which Putin agreed not to target Ukraine’s energy infrastructure but refused to back a full 30-day ceasefire.
The White House suggested Trump did not agree with Putin’s demand during their Tuesday call that the U.S. end all military aid and intelligence sharing to Ukraine as part of any deal to end the war.
“Intelligence in terms of defence for Ukraine will continue to be shared,” White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters.
In a social media post, Trump said his call with Zelenskyy was to “align both Russia and Ukraine in terms of their requests and needs” as he seeks to bring a halt to fighting.
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