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Zelenskyy and Trump plan New York meeting
Ukrainian president says conversation with Trump shows diplomatic momentum on ending the war with Russia.
In brief
Ukrainian president says conversation with Trump shows diplomatic momentum on ending the war with Russia. Zelenskyy and Trump are moving toward direct talks in New York, with Ukraine prioritizing peace negotiations and security guarantees. Originally reported by ABC News.
Zelenskyy and Trump plan New York talks
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy said Sunday he spoke with President Trump and the two agreed to meet in New York. Zelenskyy called the conversation important and said it could change a lot.
“There is diplomatic momentum.”
Trump envoys visited Kyiv this month
Presidential envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, Trump's son-in-law, visited Kyiv earlier in September. Zelenskyy said they saw the situation firsthand and discussed key details.
Ukraine prioritizes peace negotiations
Zelenskyy said the peace track is Ukraine's number one priority and his team is working with the American team on serious steps toward ending the war.
“The peace track is our number one priority.”
De-escalation and security issues on agenda
Ukraine is proposing ideas for de-escalation steps and addressing fundamental security issues including energy security, food security, and protection of human life.
Trump signs Russia sanctions bill
Trump signed the Lindsey Graham bill into law this month, imposing primary and secondary sanctions on Russia and countries supporting Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
What it means
Zelenskyy and Trump are moving toward direct talks in New York, with Ukraine prioritizing peace negotiations and security guarantees.
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