Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Ukrainian drone strikes on temporarily occupied Crimea are effective because they prevent the peninsula from being turned into a large military base. Thanks to long-range drones and pressure on logistics, the Russian war machine has faced serious difficulties.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met with Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said. The Russian Foreign Ministry did not provide any details on the content of the talks.
Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs stated at the UN General Assembly that Russia seeks a world where brute force prevails over international law. He emphasized that Ukraine is fighting for international order, and Russia has accomplices such as Iran and North Korea.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan was stopped in New York to let Donald Trump's motorcade pass. A scuffle broke out between the police and Erdogan's guards when they tried to remove the barriers.
Czech President Petr Pavel stated at the UN General Assembly that turning a blind eye to Ukraine today means giving a green light to future aggressors. He emphasized that Russia's invasion has changed the global security landscape, and the world has not become safer.
Bulgarian Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov stated that the country will begin terminating contracts for the transit of Russian gas next year. By 2028, Russian gas will be completely excluded from the Bulgarian energy market.
President Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine has drones capable of flying 2-3 thousand km, and thanks to naval drones, it has pushed Russian ships out of the Black Sea. He also emphasized that only its own weapons and strong alliances can guarantee Ukraine's security.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated at the UN General Assembly debates that only strong alliances and its own weapons can guarantee Ukraine's security. He emphasized that international law does not work without allies and weapons, which is why Ukraine is investing in its defense industry.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that the risks of a radiation accident at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant continue due to weak international institutions. Yesterday, another blackout occurred at the plant, and Russia does not stop shelling near it.
Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev announced his readiness to provide a platform for negotiations between Ukraine and Russia. He emphasized the need for preliminary work to achieve mutual understanding.
The Ukrainian delegation will arrive in the US on September 30 for talks on the legal part of the agreement on joint arms production. The issue of military cooperation was discussed at the meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and White House chief Donald Trump.
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa met with former US Army General David Petraeus in New York. In 2006, Petraeus oversaw al-Sharaa's detention in Iraq.
russia is again trying to blame Ukraine for the lack of progress in negotiations, refusing real dialogue. Putin's press secretary peskov stated that a meeting without preparation is doomed to failure and threatened a worsening dynamic at the front.
Shares of European defense companies surged after US President Donald Trump's statement that Ukraine is capable of regaining all occupied territories. The aerospace and defense index rose by 1.1%, approaching record highs.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres called for a ceasefire in Ukraine at a meeting of the UN Security Council. He emphasized that the war has been going on for over three and a half years, leading to numerous civilian casualties and infrastructure destruction.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine is building a new security architecture together with Great Britain, France, and over 30 countries. This is happening after the Budapest Memorandum, which was supposed to guarantee security, "failed" and turned into "empty words."
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov arrived in New York to participate in the 80th session of the UN General Assembly. According to Russian media, he will also meet with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in the United States.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that he is ready to meet with the head of the Kremlin, Putin, anywhere except Moscow. Negotiations were proposed in Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Europe, Austria, Switzerland, and Kazakhstan.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed Ukraine's priorities with the President of the UN General Assembly, Annalena Baerbock. Among them are attention to the situation in the occupied territories and support for a resolution on human rights.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Hereditary Prince Alois of Liechtenstein. They discussed the continuation of humanitarian aid to Ukraine and threats from Russia, including violations of NATO airspace.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that he tries to minimize the time spent abroad due to daily challenges in Ukraine. He also noted that he does not see China's interest in ending the war and that Donald Trump trusts him more than Putin.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that China has enough influence to stop Russian aggression but remains aloof. In his opinion, Russia is completely dependent on China.
Donald Trump and Emmanuel Macron openly expressed disagreements over the recognition of Palestinian statehood during a meeting at the UN General Assembly. Trump called the move a gift to Hamas, while Macron emphasized the need to resolve the conflict.
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said the country would not yield to pressure on uranium enrichment, stressing that Tehran does not need nuclear weapons. US President Donald Trump had previously offered cooperation in exchange for suspending Iran's nuclear program.
Polish President Karol Nawrocki attracted attention at the UN General Assembly when cameras captured him with a package resembling snus. The video instantly spread online, sparking a heated discussion.
US President Donald Trump stated that he would answer the question about supporting Russian dictator Vladimir Putin in a month. This happened during a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
The US President stated that it is too early to talk about US security guarantees for Ukraine, but plans to discuss it with the President of Ukraine. Zelenskyy seeks to convince the US administration to join the security guarantee system.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy went to a bilateral meeting with US President Donald Trump. The meeting is taking place on the sidelines of the 80th session of the UN General Assembly.
Olena Zelenska reported that thanks to the joint efforts of Ukraine and its partners, 1625 children abducted by the occupiers have been returned from Russia. According to her, at this rate, it will take 50 years to return all the children.
US President Donald Trump has agreed to meet next week with Brazil's leader, Lula da Silva, after a brief conversation at the UN General Assembly. This agreement came despite Trump's previous imposition of an additional 40% tariffs on Brazil and da Silva's criticism of his policies.
