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.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy took part in the opening of the 80th session of the UN General Assembly. He stated that the voice of Ukraine would sound particularly strong for the return of children, security guarantees, and increased pressure on the Russian Federation.
US President Donald Trump stated that US air is being polluted due to the activities of other countries, particularly China. He also noted that China dumps garbage into the ocean, which drifts to the US coast.
President Donald Trump stated that India and China are the main sponsors of Russia's war against Ukraine through their purchase of Russian oil. He also noted that NATO countries have not abandoned Russian energy resources.
US President Donald Trump, at the 80th session of the UN General Assembly, called on countries to stop developing biological weapons forever. He also stated that artificial intelligence could pose a huge threat if not given proper attention.
Donald Trump stated that the US is ready to impose powerful tariffs against Russia if there is no peace agreement, calling on Europe to join and stop buying Russian energy resources. He noted that Russia miscalculated, and the war has been going on for over 3.5 years, not a week, as expected.
Olena Zelenska and Melania Trump will meet at the UN General Assembly, but it will not be a classic meeting.
US President Donald Trump began his speech at the UN General Assembly with a joke about a malfunctioning teleprompter. He also noted that he had ended a number of wars without the help of the UN.
The US Secret Service discovered and dismantled a large network of over 300 SIM servers in the New York tri-state area. This network could disable cell towers and disrupt emergency services.
The Ukrainian delegation, led by the President of Ukraine, held talks with US President's Special Representative Keith Kellogg. They discussed the supply of American weapons, drone programs, and security guarantees for Ukraine's skies.
Hungary will not give up Russian oil, citing a lack of infrastructure for alternative supplies. Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó called Western European officials "fanatics" who criticize Budapest's position.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in the US to participate in the UN General Assembly and meet with Donald Trump. Kyiv does not expect a miracle, but is preparing for a new stage of the war, relying more on its own forces.
The International Monetary Fund has convinced the Ukrainian government to significantly increase its forecast for additional financing that the country will need by the end of 2027, from $38 billion to $65 billion. This is due to Russia's protracted invasion and the need to finance military operations.
