Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says he speaks with U.S. President Donald Trump and the two leaders have agreed to meet in New York City next week. Zelensky links the decision to broader U.S.-Ukraine diplomatic efforts and describes the encounter as potentially significant for de-escalation and progress toward a resolution to the war that began in February 2022.
Several outlets report Zelensky’s focus during the Trump conversation, including security issues and humanitarian concerns. Kyiv Post adds that Zelensky outlines an energy ceasefire proposal, discusses readiness for trilateral talks, and emphasizes what Ukraine says it needs from the U.S., including Patriot air-defense systems. It also says Zelensky raises concerns about Russian pressure affecting Europe and points to sanctions leverage as a factor in negotiations. Other reports emphasize that the leaders discussed de-escalation and security and framed the meeting as building “diplomatic momentum” ahead of the UN General Assembly.
Separately, Moscow Times reports Zelensky says the U.S. proposes another round of Ukraine peace talks in the UAE, following talks on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly earlier in the week. While outlets vary in detail, they converge on the agreement for a New York meeting and the themes of security and de-escalation.
