Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and US President Donald Trump agree to meet in New York

On September 20, 2026, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that he had spoken with US President Donald Trump and that they agreed to meet in New York. The meeting, which could take place during the UN General Assembly, is seen as a potential step toward resolving the ongoing war with Russia. Zelenskyy thanked Trump for the recent visit of US envoys to Kyiv and for signing a sanctions bill against Russia. The two leaders discussed de-escalation and security issues, with Zelenskyy emphasizing the importance of diplomatic momentum.