TRUMP MEETS ZELENSKY: Russia-Ukraine Attacks Intensify as Summit Scheduled...
AxiosSeptember 20, 2026Developing
Trump and Zelensky's planned meeting at the UN General Assembly reflects ongoing diplomatic efforts to address the nearly three-year war, even as fighting on the ground remains fierce. Ukraine has sought direct engagement with the incoming U.S. administration over concerns that American military aid could shift, while Russia continues its campaign in eastern Ukraine. The timing of their talk—amid active combat and broader geopolitical tensions—suggests both leaders view a face-to-face conversation as urgent before any policy decisions are made.