Presidential office reveals time of Zelenskyy–Trump meeting
Archive photo: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and US President Donald Trump (president.gov.ua)
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will hold a meeting with US President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly on Tuesday, September 23. The talks are scheduled for around 8:00 p.m., according to the Presidential Office.
According to the press service, the meeting between the two leaders will last 45 minutes. At the start of the talks, both leaders are expected to make brief statements to the media.
After his meeting with Trump, Zelenskyy will speak to reporters. Later that same day, he will address the UN General Assembly.
Zelenskyy in New York
On Monday evening, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in New York to take part in the UN General Assembly. He was accompanied by First Lady Olena Zelenska and the official Ukrainian delegation, which includes representatives of the government, the diplomatic corps, and the Presidential Office.
Zelenskyy noted that his agenda in New York will be extremely busy, with nearly two dozen bilateral meetings planned with heads of state, representatives of international organizations, and Ukraine’s key partners. One of the most anticipated will be his talks with Trump.
Zelenskyy has already held talks with Keith Kellogg, the US Special Envoy. The main topic of discussion was the situation on the front line, particularly the security challenges Ukraine is facing.
In addition, Zelenskyy met with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer. During the talks, the Ukrainian leader stressed the critical need to strengthen Ukraine’s air defense system, which plays a key role in protecting civilians and infrastructure.
