Ukraine Pres. Zelenskyy is on the wires saying:
- Russian military strikes energy facility in Kherson on Friday
earlier today the Ukrainian president said
- US is close to taking steps to pressure Russia into adhering to a cease-fire
- there is no sense for Ukraine to have direct talks with Russia unless it adheres to unconditional cease-fire.
- Met with French and British military choose to discuss foreign contingent appointment.
- Military working to convene weekly to work on plan for contingent.
- It should take no longer than one month to reach understanding on plan for the appointment of contingent.
- US tariff are not a problem for Ukraine due to small level of trade.
- Ukraine’s proposals for new draft minerals deal with US will be ready next week.