Overview

• Zelensky said his New York meeting with Trump was constructive and called the U.S. president a “game‑changer,” signaling expectations for deeper U.S. involvement.
• After the talks, Trump posted that Ukraine can regain occupied territory with European support and said the U.S. will keep supplying weapons to NATO while leaving decisions on their use to the alliance.
• French President Emmanuel Macron publicly backed Trump’s approach, calling it “very correct” and saying full support for Ukraine could open a better path forward.
• U.S. media reported that Trump may have revised his assessment of the war, a shift contrasted with earlier comments that entertained ceding Russian‑occupied territory.
• In a separate exchange with reporters, Trump voiced support for shooting down Russian aircraft if they violate NATO airspace, while Zelensky pressed for stronger sanctions and said ties with Washington are closer than before.