Zelensky hopes Trump can help end Russia's war in Ukraine before winter

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he hopes the war between Russia and Ukraine can be ended before winter, expressing confidence that US President Donald Trump will help achieve this goal. Zelensky made the statement during a meeting with Trump on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York on Tuesday, September 22. He thanked the White House chief and said he hopes to finish the war as quickly as possible, specifically before winter arrives. Earlier reports indicated the leaders would discuss diplomatic efforts to end the war, energy issues, strengthening Ukrainian air defense, and potential Patriot missile production in Ukraine. The Guardian noted Trump was expected to push for an energy ceasefire amid rising global diesel prices, while Reuters reported Zelensky would seek such a truce with Russia.