Trump and Zelenskyy to Meet at UN General Assembly as Ukraine Pushes Global Diplomacy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and U.S. President Donald Trump are scheduled to meet this week on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, as Ukraine launches a major diplomatic push amid continued tensions with Russia and calls for greater international support.
Speaking ahead of the annual gathering of world leaders, Zelenskyy said the upcoming days would be a “week of diplomacy” for Ukraine, as the country seeks to shore up international alliances, secure military and economic aid, and rally support for its ongoing resistance against Russian aggression.

“This is not just diplomacy for diplomacy’s sake,” Zelenskyy said in a video statement. “It’s about real action, unity, and results. The world must stand with Ukraine.”

A High-Stakes Meeting Between Trump and Zelenskyy
The upcoming meeting between Zelenskyy and Trump is expected to draw significant attention, as it comes at a pivotal time for both leaders.

For Zelenskyy, the stakes are high: international aid for Ukraine’s war effort has come under increasing scrutiny, especially from more isolationist elements within the U.S. political sphere.

While details of the agenda remain under wraps, sources close to both delegations say the two leaders are likely to discuss:

Continued U.S. military support to Ukraine

Peace negotiations and ceasefire prospects

Post-war reconstruction and economic cooperation

Ukraine’s efforts to join NATO and the EU

Zelenskyy’s Diplomatic Blitz at the UN
Zelenskyy’s visit to New York is part of a broader diplomatic campaign, which includes nearly two dozen bilateral meetings, a speech before the UN General Assembly, and expected side talks with EU leaders, Latin American nations, and key players from Africa and Asia.
His goals include:

Reinforcing global solidarity against Russian aggression

Securing long-term security guarantees

Promoting a Ukrainian-led peace framework

Attracting support for post-war investment and reconstruction

Global Reactions and Expectations
While many Western nations continue to stand firmly with Ukraine, fatigue is growing in some regions of the world, particularly in the Global South, where leaders have called for more focus on humanitarian aid, diplomacy, and global economic equity.
Analysts say Zelenskyy’s strategy is to ensure Ukraine remains front and center on the world stage, even as other global crises  from inflation and climate change to tensions in the Indo-Pacific  dominate headlines.

“Zelenskyy knows the clock is ticking,” said a European diplomat. “The longer the war drags on, the harder it becomes to maintain unity and focus.”