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Ukraine war briefing: Trump ‘wants Zaporizhzhia power plant for US’

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Newest development Mar 20, 2025 · 4 reportsUkraine war briefing: Trump ‘wants Zaporizhzhia power plant for US’

White House has ‘moved beyond’ minerals deal; Zelenskyy expects ceasefire deal to cover civilian as well as energy infrastructure. What we know on day 1,121

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  1. Trump suggests to Zelenskyy that U.S. take ownership of Ukrainian power plants for security

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    Ukraine war briefing: Trump ‘wants Zaporizhzhia power plant for US’

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  1. WHDH Boston

    Trump suggests to Zelenskyy that the US should take ownership of Ukrainian power plants for security - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)

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    KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Wednesday that they had a constructive call about moving toward a ceasefire

  2. Minneapolis Star Tribune

    Trump suggests to Zelenskyy that the US should take ownership of Ukrainian power plants for security (opens Minneapolis Star Tribune)

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    President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Wednesday that they had a constructive call about moving toward a ceasefire between Kyiv and Moscow, with the White House suggesting the U.S. could take control of Ukrainian power plants to ensure their security.

  3. Anchorage Daily News

    Trump suggests to Zelenskyy that US should take ownership of Ukrainian power plants for security (opens Anchorage Daily News)

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    Russian airstrikes hit civilian areas and damaged a hospital in Ukraine following the refusal by Putin to back a full 30-day ceasefire during discussions with President Trump.

  4. PBS NewsHour

    Trump suggests to Zelenskyy that U.S. take ownership of Ukrainian power plants for security (opens PBS NewsHour)

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    President Donald Trump has suggested to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy that the U.S. should take ownership of Ukrainian power plants to ensure the critical facilities' security.

  5. The Republic

    Ceasefire talks put Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia on the spotlight. What's next for the nuclear power plant (opens The Republic)

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    KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — During a call between U.S. President Donald Trump and his Ukrainian counterpart, the U.S. leader apparently suggested Volodymyr Zelenskyy consider transferring ownership of Ukraine’s power plants to the U.S. for long-term security, according to a U.S. statement.

  6. The Guardian

    Ukraine war briefing: Trump ‘wants Zaporizhzhia power plant for US’ (opens The Guardian)

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    White House has ‘moved beyond’ minerals deal; Zelenskyy expects ceasefire deal to cover civilian as well as energy infrastructure. What we know on day 1,121

  7. WDIO Duluth

    What's next for the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant after it was highlighted in Ukraine-US talks (opens WDIO Duluth)

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    During a call between U.S. President Donald Trump and his Ukrainian counterpart, the U.S. leader apparently suggested Volodymyr Zelenskyy consider transferring ownership of Ukraine’s power plants to the U.S. for long-term security, according to a U.S. statement.

  8. Green Field Reporter

    Ceasefire talks put Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia on the spotlight. What's next for the nuclear power plant - The Daily Reporter (opens Green Field Reporter)

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    KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — During a call between U.S. President Donald Trump and his Ukrainian counterpart, the U.S. leader apparently suggested Volodymyr Zelenskyy consider transferring ownership of Ukraine’s power plants to the U.S. for long-term security, according to a U.S. statement.