Trump to meet with Zelensky as Russia-Ukraine attacks intensify
Summary
President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will meet this week in New York during the United Nations General Assembly. This comes as talks to reduce fighting in the Russia-Ukraine war continue, despite recent increases in attacks by both sides.Key Facts
- President Trump and President Zelensky spoke by phone and agreed to meet on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly.
- The meeting aims to support efforts to reduce fighting and restart peace talks between Russia and Ukraine.
- The U.S. recently passed a sanctions bill on Russia and approved a large arms deal with Ukraine.
- Zelensky said Ukraine is ready to take serious steps toward a peace deal.
- Trump asked Zelensky to stop attacks on Russian oil refineries because they raise diesel prices globally.
- Some reports said Ukraine was frustrated with U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff, but Ukrainian officials denied this and praised U.S. negotiators’ work.
- Progress in talks has reduced the number of major disagreements to one or two key issues.
- Fighting has intensified recently, with missile strikes on Moscow, Kyiv, and other cities, but negotiations continue.
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