KYIV — President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine is prepared to take de-escalatory steps if its American partners can ensure that Russia is genuinely ready to stop the war, according to the official website of the President of Ukraine.
Zelenskyy made the statement in his September 14, 2026 evening address.
According to the official presidential transcript, the Ukrainian president said that peace efforts should include energy infrastructure, food routes and critical infrastructure.
He said Ukraine seeks a strong and fair solution rather than a temporary arrangement.
Zelenskyy specifically emphasized the role of Ukraine’s American partners, stating that if they can ensure that Russia is genuinely prepared to stop the war, Ukraine will take its own de-escalatory steps.
The statement underscores the role of the United States in the current diplomatic process. The Ukrainian-language original is available on the official presidential website.
Official sources:
President of Ukraine — English transcript
President of Ukraine — Ukrainian original
Official Video
Official video: Office of the President of Ukraine