Trump Meets with Zelenskyy Amid Rising Tensions Over US Support for Ukraine

Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held a meeting on September 27, where they discussed Ukraine's defense and the ongoing conflict with Russia. Trump has expressed skepticism about US funding for Ukraine and has defended Russian President Vladimir Putin, sparking concerns among foreign policy hawks that a second Trump administration would be detrimental to Ukraine's defense. During the meeting, Zelensky presented his "victory plan" to Trump, and Trump stated that he looks forward to seeing progress in the conflict. Trump has also claimed that Putin would not have invaded Ukraine if he were president. The meeting comes at a critical time in the Russia-Ukraine war, with Election Day nearing and Ukraine seeking to shore up support from Republicans. Zelensky has requested US and British long-range weapons to aid in the conflict, but Trump's stance on the issue remains unclear.