By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/watch-live-ukraines-zelenskyy-addresses-u-n-general-assembly Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter WATCH: Ukraine’s Zelenskyy addresses U.N. General Assembly World Sep 24, 2025 9:27 AM EDT WATCH LIVE: Day 2 of the 2025 United Nations General Assembly Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy described his Tuesday meeting with President Donald Trump as a “good one.” Zelenskyy is expected to address the United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday, Sept. 24. Watch live in our video player above. Commenting on the shift in the U.S. president’s rhetoric toward the war in Ukraine, Zelenskyy told reporters that Trump now appears “more closer to this situation.” WATCH: Trump suggests Ukraine could reclaim territory from Russia The Ukrainian leader said Trump’s view of the balance of powers on the battlefield now coincides more with Ukrainian one than before. He declined to reveal what had prompted the shift but stressed the importance of Trump’s evolving position. Educate your inbox Subscribe to Here’s the Deal, our politics newsletter for analysis you won’t find anywhere else. Enter your email address Subscribe Form error message goes here. Thank you. Please check your inbox to confirm. Zelenskyy also said Trump expressed readiness to offer Ukraine security guarantees once the war ends. He gave no details, adding that Trump did not specify the type or amount of weapons such guarantees might involve. He noted that while Trump could significantly influence the course of events, China has so far shown little sign of wanting to play a role in ending Russia’s invasion. READ MORE: 7 key moments from Trump’s U.N. speech “I see that Trump is a game changer, and Xi Jinping can also have influence on Russia,” he said. Find more of our 2025 U.N. General Assembly coverage WATCH LIVE: Day 1 of the 2025 United Nations General Assembly WATCH: Trump escalates criticism of UN in first General Assembly address since reelection WATCH: What to expect at this week’s U.N. General Assembly meetings WATCH: Brazil’s Lula pushes for ‘civilized relationship’ with U.S. amid tensions with Trump We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — Associated Press Associated Press
WATCH LIVE: Day 2 of the 2025 United Nations General Assembly Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy described his Tuesday meeting with President Donald Trump as a “good one.” Zelenskyy is expected to address the United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday, Sept. 24. Watch live in our video player above. Commenting on the shift in the U.S. president’s rhetoric toward the war in Ukraine, Zelenskyy told reporters that Trump now appears “more closer to this situation.” WATCH: Trump suggests Ukraine could reclaim territory from Russia The Ukrainian leader said Trump’s view of the balance of powers on the battlefield now coincides more with Ukrainian one than before. He declined to reveal what had prompted the shift but stressed the importance of Trump’s evolving position. Educate your inbox Subscribe to Here’s the Deal, our politics newsletter for analysis you won’t find anywhere else. Enter your email address Subscribe Form error message goes here. Thank you. Please check your inbox to confirm. Zelenskyy also said Trump expressed readiness to offer Ukraine security guarantees once the war ends. He gave no details, adding that Trump did not specify the type or amount of weapons such guarantees might involve. He noted that while Trump could significantly influence the course of events, China has so far shown little sign of wanting to play a role in ending Russia’s invasion. READ MORE: 7 key moments from Trump’s U.N. speech “I see that Trump is a game changer, and Xi Jinping can also have influence on Russia,” he said. Find more of our 2025 U.N. General Assembly coverage WATCH LIVE: Day 1 of the 2025 United Nations General Assembly WATCH: Trump escalates criticism of UN in first General Assembly address since reelection WATCH: What to expect at this week’s U.N. General Assembly meetings WATCH: Brazil’s Lula pushes for ‘civilized relationship’ with U.S. amid tensions with Trump We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now