Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on Monday that his government is willing to pursue de-escalation in the ongoing conflict with Russia, provided that Moscow takes reciprocal actions. This shift in rhetoric follows a weekend of high-level diplomatic pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump, who has been vocal about the global economic consequences of the war.

President Trump recently intervened regarding the targeting of energy infrastructure, specifically criticizing Ukraine’s drone strikes on Russian oil refineries. Trump argued that these attacks have negatively impacted global oil prices and contributed to diesel fuel shortages. Following these comments, Trump claimed on social media that both Ukraine and Russia have reached an agreement to cease strikes on energy targets. While Zelensky’s statement confirms a readiness for de-escalation, the specific mechanics of how this agreement will be monitored or enforced remain unclear. The move marks a potential turning point in the conflict, as both sides face mounting pressure to stabilize energy markets and mitigate the economic fallout of the war.