Zelenskyy to Seek Trump’s Support for Tougher Russia Sanctions at UNGA

President Zelenskyy confirmed he will meet Donald Trump on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly next week. He is expected to press for stronger sanctions against Russia from the United States, echoing the actions taken by European countries. This meeting occurs as the conflict escalates, with Russia increasing its assaults on Kyiv, prompting widespread concern across Europe. Trump had previously signaled his readiness to implement ‘major sanctions’ against Moscow, pending agreement among NATO allies to halt Russian oil imports. Zelenskyy will also likely discuss long-term security guarantees to safeguard Ukraine from future aggression, a topic complicated by Russian President Vladimir Putin’s opposition to Western troop deployments in Ukraine.