Archive · 21 Sep 2026
Zelenskyy, Trump Agree to Meet Amid Renewed Ukraine Peace Efforts
Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Donald Trump spoke about the war involving Ukraine and Russia.
They agreed to meet in New York this week.
The meeting is expected to happen on Tuesday during the United Nations General Assembly.
Zelenskyy said the meeting could help change the situation.
He said working toward peace is the top priority.
The leaders may discuss ways to reduce fighting and protect people.
They may also discuss energy and food security.
Zelenskyy thanked Trump for sending envoys to Kyiv and signing a sanctions bill targeting Russia.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he spoke with US President Donald Trump on Sunday.
The leaders agreed to meet in New York, reportedly on Tuesday, alongside the United Nations General Assembly.
Zelenskyy said the meeting could significantly influence efforts to resolve the 4.5-year-old war with Russia.
He identified de-escalation, energy security, food security, and protecting human life as priorities.
Zelenskyy thanked Trump for the visit by US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner and for signing a Russian sanctions bill.
- Who
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and US President Donald Trump.
- What
- They agreed to meet for talks focused on efforts to de-escalate and resolve the war involving Ukraine and Russia.
- When
- The conversation took place on Sunday, September 20; the meeting is expected on Tuesday this week.
- Where
- New York, alongside the United Nations General Assembly.
- Why
- To discuss peace efforts, de-escalation, security concerns, and protection of human life.
- Meeting location
- New York
- Expected timing
- Tuesday this week
- Diplomatic setting
- The United Nations General Assembly
- Main priority
- Pursuing peace and resolving the war with Russia
- Discussed issues
- De-escalation, energy security, food security, and protection of human life
- US envoys in Kyiv
- Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner visited Kyiv this month
- Sanctions
- Trump signed into law a Russian sanctions bill championed by the late US Senator Lindsey Graham
