Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with US Presidential candidate Donald Trump in New York on 27 September to present him with Ukraine’s “Victory Plan.” The meeting was previously planned during Zelenskyy’s visit to the US, but Trump announced it only yesterday evening, after making controversial statements about Zelenskyy. Earlier, Zelenskyy met with incumbent President Joe Biden and Trump’s rival, Kamala Harris.
During their joint appearance after the meeting, Trump emphasized his relationships with both Zelenskyy and Russian President Vladimir Putin. He stated, “We have a very good relationship with Zelenskyy. And I also have a very good relationship, as you know, with President Putin.” Trump also expressed his belief that the Russo-Ukrainian war could be resolved quickly if he were to win the election. Zelenskyy stressed the need to pressure Putin to end the war, stating, “We need to do everything to pressure him to stop this war. He is in our territory. That’s most important to understand.” Both leaders expressed a desire to see the war end.
The meeting came after Trump had criticized Zelenskyy earlier in the week, calling him “the greatest salesman on Earth” for securing US support. Trump has also questioned US funding for the war in Ukraine and hinted at resistance to providing more assistance to the country.
During the meeting, Zelenskyy presented his Plan for Victory to Trump, which included details on the situation at the front, Ukrainian innovations in fighting Russian aggression, and the need to block Russia’s ability to finance the war through oil and gas sales.
The meeting highlighted the complex dynamics surrounding US support for Ukraine. Trump’s Democratic opponent in the upcoming election, Kamala Harris, met with Zelenskyy the previous day and pledged continued American support for Ukraine’s defense against Russia’s invasion.
Trump has previously suggested that Ukraine might need to cede territory to Russia to end the war, a position that contrasts sharply with the Biden administration’s stance.
Zelenskyy has been eager to maintain good relations with the United States, as they are the largest provider of arms and money for the war. However, the future of that support would be in doubt if Trump were to win the election.
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