UN General Assembly Ukraine
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy speaks during the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly at United Nations headquarters, Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he has asked U.S. President Donald Trump to urge China to influence Russia to ends its invasion of Ukraine. Zelenskyy met Trump in the United States this week. The Ukrainian leader says he expects feedback on Trump’s talks with China’s President Xi Jinping. NATO countries have called China a “decisive enabler” of Russia’s actions. Zelenskyy says he also discussed U.S.-brokered talks involving Ukraine and Russia, hefty U.S. sanctions on Russia, and the production of Patriot air defense systems. He highlighted the need for unimpeded Black Sea shipping routes and financial support for Ukraine’s strained budget.
