In New York, Zelenskyy Discussed Sanctions and Ballistic Missile Defense with U.S. Senators – UA.NEWS

In New York, Zelenskyy Discussed Sanctions and Ballistic Missile Defense with U.S. Senators  UA.NEWS

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with U.S. senators in New York. The parties discussed tightening sanctions against Russia, Ukraine’s need for ballistic missile interceptors, and preparations for the winter. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with U.S. senators in New York. The parties discussed tightening sanctions against Russia, Ukraine’s need for ballistic missile interceptors, and preparations for the winter season. The meeting took place as part of Zelenskyy’s working visit to the U.S. to participate in the 81st session of the UN General Assembly. According to the president, he thanked the U.S. senators for their strong bipartisan support for Ukraine and for voting in favor of Lindsey Graham’s sanctions bill.

“I began my visit to New York with a meeting with U.S. senators. I thanked them for their strong bipartisan support for Ukraine and for voting in favor of Lindsey Graham’s sanctions bill. A very wise move. And once it is fully implemented, peace and guaranteed security will certainly be within reach,” Volodymyr Zelenskyy wrote. On September 18, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump signed a sanctions bill against Russia, which was named in honor of the late Senator Lindsey Graham. The law provides for increased economic pressure on Russia, particularly through measures targeting its energy and defense sectors. According to Zelenskyy, the Ukrainian and American teams agreed to work more closely