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Trump signals Ukraine peace deal within reach after Zelenskyy talks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed confidence that the United States could help end Russia's war on his country following talks with Donald Trump at the UN General Assembly in New York. The meeting came as both sides continued intensive military operations, with fresh Russian strikes killing civilians and Ukrainian forces targeting Russian energy infrastructure.
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Zelenskyy met with Trump on Tuesday at the UN General Assembly, where the Ukrainian leader is holding talks with world leaders to secure international support for ending the conflict. "I hope that we will end this war, and President Trump will help us end this war," Zelenskyy said following their discussion, signalling optimism about potential American intervention to broker a settlement.
The diplomatic engagement occurs amid continued escalation on the ground. Russian forces launched fresh missile and drone strikes overnight targeting at least four Ukrainian regions, with officials reporting five casualties. Simultaneously, Ukrainian military forces claimed to have damaged two additional Russian oil refineries in long-range strikes, maintaining their campaign against Russian energy infrastructure.
The exchange of attacks underscores the challenge facing any negotiation efforts, with both sides continuing intensive military operations despite largely static front-line positions. Trump had previously called on Zelenskyy to halt strikes against Russian energy facilities, including oil refineries and diesel distribution infrastructure, marking a point of potential friction in their negotiations.
The talks between Trump and Zelenskyy represent a significant diplomatic moment as pressure mounts for a resolution to the conflict, which has now persisted for four years with devastating humanitarian consequences for Ukraine.