Zelenskyy Tells Trump He Wants War Ended Before Winter

Volodymyr Zelenskyy told Donald Trump in New York on Sept. 22, 2026, he hopes to end the war before winter with Trump's help. They met one-on-one during the 81st U.N. General Assembly, the annual gathering of world leaders. The winter target reflects both hardship for civilians and a test of U.S. influence.