Overview

• On Oct. 11, Zelenskyy said he held a positive, productive call with President Trump and congratulated him on the Gaza peace plan.
• He argued that halting the Gaza war shows other conflicts can be ended too, explicitly citing Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
• Zelenskyy told Trump about recent Russian strikes on Ukraine’s energy grid that cut power in Kyiv and multiple regions and killed at least five, according to Ukrainian officials.
• He said they discussed options to bolster Ukraine’s air defenses and “concrete agreements” to strengthen security, adding he appreciated Trump’s willingness to support.
• He stressed that real diplomacy requires readiness from Russia and can be achieved through strength, as reports described a Gaza ceasefire and hostage-for-prisoner exchange that drew public celebrations.