Politics
Trump to Meet with Zelensky Amidst Russia-Ukraine Tensions
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and U.S. President Trump are set to meet this week during the UN General Assembly in New York, as Russia intensifies its attacks on Ukraine. The meeting comes amid ongoing tensions between the U.S. and Iran, with National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett defending Trump's actions.
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The Hill
National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett on Sunday defended President Trump's handling of the Iran war and said the president "had to act," suggesting that otherwise the outcome could have been dire. "The whole thing started because the Iranians told us we don't have to talk to you anymore,
2026-09-20 19:20 UTC
Axios
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said after a phone call with President Trump on Sunday that the two will meet this week on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York. Why it matters: The meeting comes as the White House works to broker an agreement between
2026-09-20 19:25 UTC