Zelensky: Kyiv will stop targeting Russian oil refineries if Washington supplies missiles

He continued, "We told them that if they want us to stop targeting Russian oil refineries, they must stop attacking our energy infrastructure. There is another option: supplying us with Patriot missiles, and we will find the necessary funding, instead of merely receiving aid."

Zelensky said Kyiv would halt its attacks on Russian refineries for one month if Washington delivered the missiles within the same period.

Trump has urged both Moscow and Kyiv to cease attacks on each other's energy facilities.

Patriot missiles are among the most important weapons Ukraine uses to intercept Russian drones and missiles.

When asked whether he feared his request might be seen as an attempt to "pressure" Trump, Zelensky replied no, saying, "I feel no concern when sharing the truth with partners."

The Trump administration approved a potential deal on Friday to sell Ukraine 500 Patriot missiles, according to the U.S. State Department, but Zelensky warned that receiving the missiles could take years.

Ukrainian authorities have for weeks warned of dwindling stocks of interceptor missiles.

The Ukrainian president suggested that the United States and its European allies supply his country with missiles from their current stockpiles, to be later replenished through the new deal.