Trump and Zelenskyy discuss potential solutions to end the war in Ukraine

US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met in New York on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly to discuss a potential resolution to the ongoing war in Ukraine. The meeting followed a prior phone conversation between the leaders, which was intended to bolster diplomatic momentum toward peace negotiations.

During their discussions, President Trump noted that he would address Ukraine's request for additional Patriot missile systems to strengthen its air defense capabilities. Furthermore, Trump suggested that Russian President Vladimir Putin is open to participating in a meeting aimed at ending the conflict. The American president also expressed concerns regarding the impact of Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil refineries, characterizing these operations as a significant blow to the Russian economy and global diesel prices.

The diplomatic engagement comes as Washington pushes for direct talks between Moscow and Kyiv to conclude the four-and-a-half-year conflict. While Trump has emphasized the necessity of stopping the hostilities, no final peace plan has been announced as of yet.