The Journal. · Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated he is thankful for the opportunity to speak with President Trump about crucial matters including winter aid, peace, and defense. He also addressed the UN General Assembly, emphasizing Ukraine's choice to fight for survival and independence.
“So, uh, I'm thankful that we had opportunity to speak about, um, almost everything. Not, not everything, but the main things, what we really need and what we can count, how to bring peace closer.”
“About winter, winter packages, how to defend our people.”
“But Ukrainians did not choose this war. We choose not to die. Not to lose our country, our families, not to lose our independence.”