Diplomatic talks about the ongoing war in Ukraine are expected to continue in New York, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky planning to meet with French President Emmanuel Macron during the United Nations General Assembly. Zelensky shared this news on X, a social media platform, after speaking with Macron by phone. He said both leaders agreed to meet "in the near future" during the U.N. event, which brings world leaders together annually to discuss global issues. During their conversation, they also discussed the current state of diplomatic efforts and potential actions to help end the conflict. In addition to meeting Macron, Zelensky is also planning to meet with former U.S. President Donald Trump in New York at the end of September. This meeting is expected to happen after recent diplomatic efforts by American representatives to both Moscow and Kyiv. These efforts aim to restart mediation talks that had slowed down earlier in the year. However, European leaders are not directly involved in these talks, as the focus remains on U.S. and French participation. Zelensky has expressed hope that direct negotiations with Russia could resume as early as September, following Russia’s legislative elections, which are set to take place from September 18 to 20. These elections will see Russian citizens vote for members of the country’s parliament. The Kremlin, Russia’s government, has said it is not ruling out the possibility of holding a meeting with Ukraine in October. This suggests that while no formal agreement has been reached, both sides are still exploring options for dialogue. The upcoming meetings between Zelensky and world leaders highlight the ongoing efforts to find a diplomatic resolution to the conflict. While the situation remains complex, these discussions represent a continued push toward peace, even as the war continues to impact millions of people in Ukraine and beyond.