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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy announced that he has agreed to meet with US President Donald Trump in New York on September 20 during their respective visits for the UN General Assembly. In a statement on X, Zelenskiy said this meeting could be significant for finding a resolution to Ukraine's ongoing conflict with Russia. He highlighted diplomatic progress and thanked Trump for recent American involvement, emphasizing the importance of peace negotiations, security issues, and serious steps towards de-escalation.
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On September 19, 2023, during the United Nations General Assembly meeting in New York, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with U.S. President Donald Trump to discuss efforts towards ending Russia's invasion of Ukraine before winter. Both leaders agreed on the need for de-escalatory steps and diplomatic solutions. During their 40-minute discussion, they focused on potential ways to protect against Russian missile attacks, including the provision of more Patriot missile interceptors by the U.S., although a definitive commitment was not secured. Zelenskyy expressed hope that Russia would agree to halt strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure if Kyiv reciprocates, aiming for an end to hostilities before winter sets in. The meeting also touched upon bilateral issues and air defense support for Ukraine. Despite some diplomatic momentum, the concrete details of these discussions remain unclear, with both leaders emphasizing the urgency to address security concerns and bring peace.

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"There are ideas for de-escalation steps and for addressing fundamental security issues – energy security, food security, and the protection of human life," he said.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-09-21
🔮 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Sunday he had spoken with US President Donald Trump and the two agreed to meet in New York for talks that "could change a lot" in terms of finding a resolution to the 4-1/2-year-old war with Russia.
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Ukraine's Zelenskiy says he and Trump agree to meet in New York · assertive framing

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Ukraine's Zelenskiy says he and Trump agree to meet in New York Sept 20 - asserted
he → say → York
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Sunday he had spoken with US President Donald Trump and the two agreed to meet in New York for talks that "could change a lot" in terms of finding a resolution to the 4-1/2-year-old war with Russia. uncertain
that → say → Russia
The two leaders will be in New York in the coming week for the UN General Assembly. asserted
leaders → come → Assembly
"We agreed to meet in New York, and this meeting could change a lot. uncertain
meeting → agree → lot
There is diplomatic momentum," Zelenskiy wrote on the X social media platform. asserted
Zelenskiy → be → platform
Zelenskiy said he thanked Trump for this month's visit to Kyiv by US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. asserted
he → say → envoys
"The peace track is our number-one priority," he said. asserted
he → say → ?
"There are ideas for de-escalation steps and for addressing fundamental security issues – energy security, food security, and the protection of human life," he said. asserted
he → be → life
"We are working together with the American team and are ready to take really serious steps." asserted
We → work → steps
Zelenskiy again thanked Trump for signing into law the Russian sanctions bill championed by the late US Senator Lindsey Graham. asserted
Zelenskiy → thank → Graham
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