Overview

• Zelensky confirmed a meeting with President Trump in New York next week during the UN General Assembly, with nearly 20 leader-level engagements planned for Ukraine’s delegation.
• Presidential office chief Andriy Yermak held a Sept. 20 call with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio to prepare security guarantees and broaden military, defense, and economic cooperation.
• Zelensky said he expects strong U.S. sanctions if there is no leader meeting with Russia or no ceasefire, framing sanctions as a priority for talks with Trump.
• Ukrainian officials reported one of the largest recent Russian overnight assaults, with about 40 missiles and roughly 580 drones killing at least three people and injuring dozens.
• Trump has signaled openness to providing security guarantees without U.S. peacekeeping troops, while NATO-financed U.S. weapon deliveries under the PURL program, including Patriot and HIMARS commitments, have begun.