Ukrainian president hints at possible meeting with US counterpart During UN General Assembly

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has indicated that a meeting with US President Joe Biden could take place in September, potentially during the UN General Assembly in New York.

Zelenskyy made the remarks at the "Ukraine 2024. Independence" forum, Caliber.Az reports per Ukrainian media.

Zelenskyy expressed optimism about attending the UN General Assembly and highlighted the importance of US involvement in global affairs. 

“We have a relationship with Biden. It’s serious. I’m preparing for our meeting in September. God willing, I’ll be at the UN General Assembly,” Zelenskyy said.

The Ukrainian leader emphasized the significance of the United States in global affairs, saying, “Many things depend on the US today. Even many things that are in Europe.” 

He suggested that certain decisions by European allies hinge on US decisions.

Ukraine plans to provide the Biden administration with a list of targets deep within Russian territory. This move attempts to persuade the US to lift restrictions on the use of American weapons.

The Ukrainian leader also suggested that decisions made by US allies in Europe could be influenced by Washington's stance. 

National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby confirmed on August 26 that there had been no change in US policy regarding Ukraine's use of transferred weaponry.

However, some Ukrainian officials have noted signs that Washington might reconsider its restrictions in the near future, particularly as Ukraine intensifies its requests for ATACMS missiles to strike Russian airfields in the Kursk region.