Zelenskyy to meet Trump in New York

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on X that he will meet with former U.S. President Donald Trump in New York, though the exact timing of the meeting has not been disclosed. Zelenskyy described the upcoming meeting as "an important conversation" that "could change a lot," following a call with Trump where they reviewed many details. He also thanked U.S. diplomats Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner for their visit to Kyiv, noting they discussed key details and saw the situation in the country firsthand. The Ukrainian leader mentioned ideas for de-escalation and addressing fundamental security issues, stating Ukraine is ready to take serious steps with the American team. He also thanked Trump for signing the Lindsey Graham bill, emphasizing that "there must be peace." The meeting comes ahead of the 81st UN General Assembly, which starts Tuesday in New York.