Ukraine’s Zelensky hopes to discuss Russia sanctions with Trump on Sept 4

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he hoped to speak with US President Donald Trump on Sept 4 to push for new sanctions against Russia over its invasion.

“Tomorrow, we will try to connect with President Trump, and we’ll speak about it,” Mr Zelensky said on Sept 3 during a visit to Copenhagen.

“We also have signals from the United States that it will provide a backstop, and this is important,” he added.