Trump and Zelensky in New York: What They Discussed

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's meeting with US President Donald Trump in New York signals continued warming in Ukraine-US relations, with no US protests over Ukrainian strikes on Russian territory. Trump avoided criticism and made no unilateral demands of Kyiv during their nearly hour-long talks. Zelensky proposed an energy ceasefire, offering to halt strikes on Russian oil refineries if Moscow stops attacking Ukraine's energy infrastructure. Trump agreed to relay the proposal to Moscow, but the Kremlin has already rejected any partial truce. Kyiv also sought activation of the "Lindsey Graham law" for harsh sanctions and Patriot missile production licenses, but no concrete decisions were announced. The visit followed Zelensky's meeting with CIA Director John Ratcliffe in Ireland and occurred amid EU sanctions relief for two Russian oligarchs. Trump publicly praised Zelensky, comparing his visit's popularity to an upcoming summit with China's leader, marking a shift from recent US attempts to blame Ukraine for rising diesel prices.