Ukraine Delegation To Meet US Officials In New York On Friday: Zelensky
Ukrainian officials are engaging with former US President Donald Trump's team to explore renewed diplomatic efforts amid ongoing conflict with Russia.
- Ukrainian officials Andriy Yermak and Rustem Umerov are traveling to New York City on August 27, 2025, to meet U.S. representatives to discuss security guarantees and peace talks with Russia.
- The trip follows increased diplomatic activity this month, including U.S. President Trump's August 15 summit with Vladimir Putin and prior meetings with Ukrainian leaders, amid ongoing fighting in Ukraine.
- The New York gathering seeks to facilitate direct talks between Zelensky and Putin and to discuss future security assurances for Ukraine with support from U.S. allies.
- Zelensky said that discussions about territorial issues will be handled privately between himself and Putin, while Trump has expressed optimism about the meeting taking place soon despite its uncertain status.
- This diplomatic effort could lead to progress toward peace, but recent signals from Moscow remain negative, and fighting, including missile and air strikes, continues in Ukraine.
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The meeting is scheduled to take place on Friday, as confirmed by US President Trump's Russia negotiator Steve Witkoff. It is mainly about security guarantees for Ukraine.
Ukrainian President Andriy Yermak, the head of his office, and Rustem Umierov, the secretary of the National Security and Defense Council, will meet with US President Donald Trump's team in New York on Friday. Together, the leaders are expected to discuss security guarantees for Ukraine and Russia's approach to the negotiation process.
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President Volodymyr Zelensky said that on Friday, August 29, OP Chairman Andrei Yermak and Secretary of the National Security and Security Council Rustom Umerov will hold a meeting with US President Donald Trump's team in New York on security guarantees for Ukraine.
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