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Trump to Meet Zelensky in New York During UN Week

By Drooid · Sep 21, 2026, 2:10 AM UTC · How we work

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Zelensky thanks Trump

U.S. President Donald Trump will meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in New York during the United Nations General Assembly week.
The meeting is framed as diplomatic momentum that could shift the course of peace talks with Russia.
Zelensky thanked Trump for the recent Kyiv visit by envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.
Peace is the top priority, and Zelensky listed de-escalation steps for energy, food and civilians.

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500% Russian Duties

U.S. President Donald Trump will meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in New York during the UN General Assembly week.
Zelensky thanked Trump for signing the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, imposing duties up to 500% on Russian goods.
The meeting stressed peace, de-escalation, and needs such as energy and food security.
Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner visited Kyiv; Trump will meet Zohran Mamdani at Gracie Mansion.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky thanked President Donald Trump for signing the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, a law that levies duties of up to 500 % on selected Russian exports.
Within this story's sources, this angle appears mainly in Left-leaning coverage and receives less attention in Center-leaning coverage.

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Zelensky thanks Trump

U.S. President Donald Trump will meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in New York during the United Nations General Assembly week.
The meeting is framed as diplomatic momentum that could shift the course of peace talks with Russia.
Zelensky thanked Trump for the recent Kyiv visit by envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.
Peace is the top priority, and Zelensky listed de-escalation steps for energy, food and civilians.

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