Zelensky hopes Trump will help end the war before winter
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed hope at the start of talks with Donald Trump in New York on Tuesday, September 22, that the U.S. leader will help end Russia's war against Ukraine before winter. Zelensky said directly: "I am confident that President Trump will help us end this war as quickly as possible, even before winter. Yes, before winter, this is very important." The remarks came from a live broadcast of the meeting's opening. Earlier, Zelensky responded to Trump's message about Russia losing control of its oil refining industry by saying Ukraine is ready to work on de-escalation and discuss diplomatic proposals with partners. Trump had also urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to "put an end to the war" upon arriving at the UN General Assembly.