Zelensky and Trump to Meet in New York During UN General Assembly
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on Sunday that he and US President Donald Trump have agreed to meet in New York, where both will attend the UN General Assembly this week. In a social media post, Zelensky stated that the talks "could change a lot" regarding efforts to resolve the war with Russia, which began in February 2022. He also noted that "there is diplomatic momentum" and expressed gratitude to Trump for the recent visit to Kyiv by US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. The meeting is expected to take place in the coming week.
Key facts
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Sunday he had spoken to US President Donald Trump.
- The two leaders agreed to meet in New York for talks.
- Zelensky stated the meeting "could change a lot" in finding a resolution to the war with Russia.
- The war with Russia began in February 2022.
- Both leaders will be in New York in the coming week for the UN General Assembly.
- Zelensky wrote on social media: "We agreed to meet in New York, and this meeting could change a lot. There is diplomatic momentum."
- Zelensky thanked Trump for this month's visit to Kyiv by US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.
- The announcement was made on Sunday via social media.
Entities
Artists
- Volodymyr Zelensky
- Donald Trump
- Steve Witkoff
- Jared Kushner
Institutions
- United Nations
Locations
- New York
- United States
- Kyiv
- Ukraine
- Russia