Archive · 21 Sep 2026
Trump's UNGA Meetings Target New York, Ukraine and Global Cooperation
Donald Trump is going to New York for an important United Nations meeting.
He plans to meet New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
He will also meet French President Emmanuel Macron.
Trump is expected to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy about the war involving Russia and Ukraine.
They may discuss lowering fighting and restarting peace talks.
Leaders from all 193 United Nations member states are expected to share their priorities.
This year’s meeting focuses on rebuilding trust and working together.
India’s S. Jaishankar will speak, and Antonio Guterres has urged people not to lose hope.
Donald Trump is scheduled to meet New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday in New York.
Trump is due to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Tuesday to discuss reducing Russia-Ukraine hostilities and reviving negotiations.
The 81st United Nations General Assembly high-level week will take place from September 22 to 28.
Bangladesh's Khalilur Rahman is presiding over the session, whose theme is restoring trust and managing transformation.
India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar is scheduled to address the General Assembly, while Secretary-General Antonio Guterres prepares for his final UNGA as chief.
- Who
- U.S. President Donald Trump, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, French President Emmanuel Macron, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, United Nations officials and representatives of member states.
- What
- Trump is scheduled to hold diplomatic meetings during the 81st United Nations General Assembly high-level week, including talks on the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
- When
- Mamdani and Macron are scheduled to meet Trump on Monday; Zelenskyy is scheduled to meet Trump on Tuesday. The General Debate is scheduled for September 22 to 28.
- Where
- New York, including Gracie Mansion and the United Nations headquarters.
- Why
- The meetings are intended to address global challenges, support international cooperation, and pursue de-escalation and revived negotiations between Russia and Ukraine.
- Event
- 81st United Nations General Assembly High-Level Week
- General Debate
- Scheduled for September 22-28
- Session theme
- “Restoring trust, managing transformation: A United Nations that delivers for all”
- Trump-Mamdani meeting
- Monday at 4:10 p.m. local time at Gracie Mansion; closed press
- Trump-Macron meeting
- Monday at 5:35 p.m. local time in New York
- Trump-Zelenskyy meeting
- Scheduled for Tuesday in New York
- India's representative
- External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar is scheduled to deliver an address