Despite some European countries recognizing the Palestinian state, Israel assures that it will not cease hostilities in Gaza until Hamas releases the hostages.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with US President's special representative General Keith Kellogg, discussing the situation at the front and the results of the counteroffensive near Dobropillia and Pokrovsk. They also touched upon the development of cooperation between Ukraine and the US, including agreements on drones and the procurement of American weapons.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy had a phone conversation with Prime Minister of Great Britain Keir Starmer. The parties discussed strengthening air defense before winter and coordinating support from allies.
Prince Albert II of Monaco announced the formal recognition of the State of Palestine at the UN summit. This decision supports the existence of Israel and the recognition of Palestine within the framework of international law.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in New York with the First Lady and his team. He will take part in the UN General Assembly, the Summit of the Coalition for the Return of Children, and the Crimea Platform, and will also hold almost two dozen meetings.
British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper stated that Russia's reckless actions in the airspace of Poland, Romania, and Estonia threaten a direct conflict with NATO. She emphasized that the Alliance is ready to defend the skies and territory of its allies.
US President Donald Trump will meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, UN Secretary-General, the President of Argentina and the EU on September 23. The meetings will take place within the framework of the UN General Assembly.
US Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz addressed the Security Council for the first time, assuring that the United States and its allies would defend every inch of NATO territory. This happened at an emergency meeting due to Russia's violation of Estonian airspace by three MiG-31 fighter jets.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha discussed humanitarian cooperation and demining with WFP Director Cindy McCain. Ukraine confirmed its role as a guarantor of food stability by providing assistance to 10 million people in 18 countries.
Donald Trump introduced the "Golden Card" and the Trump Platinum Card, which allow obtaining a residence permit and work in the USA for investments ranging from 1 to 5 million dollars. This initiative is expected to attract over 100 billion dollars to the American budget.
Actress Angelina Jolie stated that she does not recognize the US due to political instability and called anything that restricts freedom of speech dangerous. She expressed her opinion during the presentation of the film "Couture" in Spain.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said he is ready for negotiations with the United States if they abandon the demand for denuclearization. He also expressed warm memories of former President Donald Trump.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that Israel would respond to calls for the creation of Palestine in the coming days.
September 21 marks the International Day of Peace, as well as the Day of Peace in Ukraine, established in 2002. Stanislav Zhelikhovsky, a candidate of political sciences, spoke about world initiatives and Ukraine's contribution to peace, as well as diplomatic steps and challenges.
Donald Trump plans bilateral talks with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. A meeting between the American president and UN Secretary-General António Guterres is also possible.
Head of the President's Office Andriy Yermak discussed with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio the preparation of security guarantees for Ukraine and the expansion of cooperation. The conversation took place on the eve of the meeting between the Presidents of Ukraine and the United States in New York.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Andriy Sybiha will participate in the events of the High-Level Segment of the 80th session of the UN General Assembly. The visit will take place from September 21 to 26 in New York, where President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will speak at the general debate and hold a number of important events.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will meet with Donald Trump at the UN General Assembly to discuss security guarantees and sanctions against Russia. Zelenskyy emphasized his readiness to meet with Putin and called for joint decisions on shooting down drones.
The US Senate has confirmed Mike Waltz as the next US Ambassador to the UN, filling the last vacancy in President Donald Trump's cabinet. The bipartisan vote followed procedural hurdles that sent his nomination back to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
Ukraine has the right to strike any legitimate military targets on Russian territory, as the two countries are at war. This is in line with international law and Article 51 of the UN Charter.
The number of refugees in Germany decreased by 50,000 people in the first half of 2025, reaching 3. 495 million. The reasons for the reduction were deportations, voluntary departures, and naturalization, including over 83,000 Syrians who received citizenship.
Polish President Karol Nawrocki may hold talks with the presidents of the United States and Ukraine during the 80th session of the UN General Assembly in New York. The Polish president's advisor confirmed the possibility of direct contact with Donald Trump and called a meeting with Volodymyr Zelensky obvious.
Over 211,000 crimes related to Russian aggression have been recorded in Ukraine, of which over 180,000 are war crimes. The prosecution uses digital solutions for investigations, including evidence from open sources.
The eyeWitness to Atrocities app, launched by the International Bar Association in 2017, has collected over 55,000 photos of war crimes committed by Russians against Ukraine. These materials are authentic and legally significant, and are used by law enforcement agencies and the International Criminal Court.
Beijing is demonstrating new nuclear deterrence capabilities and a tough stance on Taiwan. This comes amid escalating talks about trade between Washington and Beijing.
Funds received from the UN World Food Programme will be used to improve the quality of hot meals and finance primary school students.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy will lead the Ukrainian delegation at the 80th UN General Assembly in New York. This was announced by MFA spokesperson Heorhiy Tykhyi, emphasizing the importance of the session for Ukraine as a founding country of the UN.
The United Nations has completed its review of the 2026 budget estimate, proposing a spending cut of over $500 million. This will result in the elimination of 2,681 jobs and the relocation of approximately 200 employees to less expensive cities.
Ukraine and the Czech Republic have agreed to accelerate the signing of an intergovernmental agreement (G2G) to implement Ukraine's reconstruction projects. The Czech Republic has received 188 million euros in credit guarantees for these purposes and plans to begin their implementation in 2026.
China has entered the top 10 of the UN's annual innovation ranking for the first time, taking 10th place. This was due to significant investments in research and development, while Germany dropped to 11th place.
