United States President Donald Trump discussed with Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky, the supply of electricity and nuclear plants in Ukraine in a “very good” telephone conversation held on Wednesday, 19. Trump said “the US could be very useful in the operation of these plants with their expertise in electricity and utilities,” as a statement signed by the secretary signed by the secretary. State, Marco Rubio, and by the American special envoy, Mike Waltz.
“American control of these plants would be the best protection for this infrastructure,” the text adds. During the conversation, Trump and Zelensky discussed and agreed to implement a partial ceasefire in the energy sector. Technical teams will meet in Saudi Arabia in the coming days to discuss the expansion of ceasefire to the Black Sea. “Zelensky reiterated his willingness to adopt a total ceasefire,” the statement adds.
Trump also updated Zelensky about his conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin, held on Tuesday. “They agreed to share information closely between the defense teams as the situation on the battlefield evolves,” according to the text. The Ukrainian President requested additional air defense systems to protect his civilians, and Trump agreed to work with him to “find available options, particularly in Europe.”
US and Ukraine presidents have agreed that all parties should continue their efforts to implement a total ceasefire. “The leaders have agreed that Ukraine and the United States will continue to work together to achieve a real end to war, and that the lasting peace under President Trump’s leadership can be achieved,” the statement points out.
