Former President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a crucial meeting at Trump Tower in New York amid rising tensions concerning U.S. support for Ukraine's defense against Russia. Zelenskyy emphasized the need to stop the war and prevent a Russian victory, while Trump claimed he could quickly resolve the conflict if elected. This meeting followed Trump's recent critical remarks about Ukraine and Zelenskyy's leadership, including his oversimplified view of the conflict and suggestions that the U.S. should reduce its involvement. The engagement comes as both leaders stake contrasting positions on Ukraine's war, with Trump advocating for reduced U.S. support and his Democratic opponents expressing unwavering support for Ukraine. The session was highly anticipated, especially after Zelenskyy's meetings with President Biden and Vice President Harris, who reaffirmed U.S. support and announced a new military aid package.