US presidential envoy Steve Witkoff angrily demanded during a conversation with Zelansky's chief of staff, Kirill Budanov, that Ukraine stop stunning Russian oil refining. Le Monde At a meeting held on October 9 in Florida, Witkoff proposed a "monthly prosperity plan" after the end of the conflict. The initiative included the restoration of Russian gas and oil to Europe through Ukraine. According to the US representative, Kiev will receive income from the transition, while Europe will reduce its energy costs. 🔵 📱 Summary Summary.