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Tuesday is a big day in New York, as Trump returns to his home city for a much anticipated address before the United Nations General Assembly amid the week-long UN summit, where he's expected to lay out his 'vision for the world'. This one marks the 80th anniversary of the UN, and all eyes will be on the globe's biggest stage for world leaders.
Interestingly, he'll actually be the second world leader to address the general assembly on Tuesday. Trump will follow left-wing President Lula of Brazil, who actually says he's not on speaking terms with the US president, especially given the ongoing Bolsonaro trial and tariff saga which has sent relations with Washington spiraling. Trump is to speak at 09:50 ET 14:50 BST at the UN General Assembly. Watch Live:
The White House has previewed that Trump while at the UN headquarters will hold a multilateral meeting with Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Egypt, Jordan, Turkey, Indonesia and Pakistan while at the gathering. There will additionally be a bilateral meeting with Argentina's conservative President Milei.
An important meeting with Ukraine’s President Zelensky on the sidelines is also planned. "I would like to receive the signals, how close we are to understanding that the security guarantees from all partners are those what we need," Zelensky said before preparing to travel to the US, according to Bloomberg.
"We have prepared the basis for security guarantees that Europe is ready to adopt, taking into account that the United States of America will be there," the Ukrainian leader continued. "We have had many discussions, including among the leadership of our armies and general staffs with the Europeans and the Americans."
The Ukraine war and potential for build-up to WW3 if a negotiated offramp is not found is expected to receive mention, but also the conflict in Gaza is expected to dominate the assembly.
Relations with America's leading European allies are currently strained on the Palestinian issue, given the UK, France, and many others have moved to formally recognize a Palestinian state, resulting in condemnation from the US and Israel. Trump will likely raise the issue in his speech, and offer push-back.
The White House has further previewed that Trump will describe "how globalist institutions have significantly decayed the world order, and he will articulate his straightforward constructive vision for the world."
Karoline Leavitt also said he'll review the administration's "historic accomplishments in just eight months, including the ending of seven global wars and conflicts." It will further include "touting the renewal of American strength around the world."
While not in attendance, without doubt Russia's Vladimir Putin and other 'rivals' and 'enemies' of the United States will be following Trump's speech very closely.