Trump–Zelensky Talks in New York as De-Escalation Push Gains Momentum

Trump is set to meet Zelensky in New York, arranged with White House envoys, as Washington pushes for a de-escalation deal with Russia after Trump signed Russia sanctions and approved a major arms package for Ukraine. Zelensky signaled a readiness to take serious steps toward ending the war, and Umerov says talks with Witkoff and Kushner have narrowed remaining issues to one or two points. While diplomacy advances, fighting continues on multiple fronts, with Russia striking Ukrainian cities and Ukraine targeting Moscow and oil facilities.