The US delegation. Photo: Screenshot

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy wants to propose an energy deal to his US counterpart Donald Trump during their meeting on 17 October.

Source: AP, citing Ukrainian officials, as reported by European Pravda

Details: The sources said Zelenskyy intends to offer storage for US liquefied natural gas in Ukrainian gas facilities.

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This would enable the United States to maintain a presence in the European energy market.

Zelenskyy outlined this strategy during meetings with US Energy Secretary Chris Wright and American energy company executives on Thursday 16 October.

Following these meetings, Zelenskyy emphasised the importance of repairing Ukraine’s energy infrastructure after Russian attacks and expanding “the presence of American businesses in Ukraine“.

Background:

• On 17 October, Zelenskyy arrived at the White House for a meeting with Trump.

• Regarding the meeting, Zelenskyy said he hopes that “the momentum of curbing terror and war that succeeded in the Middle East will help to end Russia’s war against Ukraine”.

• Axios reported that the Ukrainian president was surprised by the news of Trump’s latest conversation with the Kremlin leader and the two leaders’ agreement to hold a meeting in Hungary.

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