President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with the Minister of Foreign Affairs, discussing agreements reached on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. The discussion focused on implementing agreements regarding aid packages for Ukraine and expanding the PURL program.
President Zelenskyy thanked the people of the United States, Donald and Melania Trump for their support of Ukraine. He emphasized that this cooperation brings peace and security closer.
An unknown drone was spotted over the Valajaskoski hydropower plant in Rovaniemi, Finland. This incident occurred after the country's power plants were declared no-fly zones.
During a meeting at the UN General Assembly, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and US President Donald Trump discussed lifting restrictions on arms supplies to Ukraine. They also talked about joint economic projects and cooperation on drone technologies.
The names of Elon Musk, Peter Thiel, and Steve Bannon are mentioned in the daily schedules of convicted financier Jeffrey Epstein, published by Democrats on a US House of Representatives committee. The documents do not link any of the men to criminal activity.
The United States has revoked the visa of Colombian President Gustavo Petro. This happened after his participation in a pro-Palestinian demonstration in New York, where he called for the creation of international armed forces to liberate Palestinians.
Donald Trump announced effective negotiations before signing a final peace agreement to end the war in the Gaza Strip. He noted that discussions with the Middle Eastern community were inspiring and productive.
Iran has significantly accelerated the construction of a fortified underground facility near the Natanz nuclear complex, indicating a resumption of its nuclear program. Satellite images show increased security and increased work at the facility, which could be used for uranium enrichment.
Donald Trump has appealed to the US Supreme Court to support his initiative to abolish automatic birthright citizenship. This challenges the 14th Amendment to the Constitution, which grants citizenship to almost everyone born on US territory.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expects the approval of the 19th EU sanctions package and steps from the US. He hopes that Hungary will hear a key NATO ally and respect US President Donald Trump, who criticizes buyers of Russian oil.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha said that frozen assets were discussed during the meeting between Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Donald Trump. Ukraine hopes for progress on this issue, as it believes that Russia must pay for its aggression.
Russian oil imports to Turkey, the largest European buyer of fuel from Moscow, fell in September to their lowest level since April. This was due to competition from other oil brands, sanctions, and Donald Trump's calls to stop buying Russian oil.
President Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine is discussing concrete steps with the US to stop the war. He emphasized the importance of fulfilling agreements.
The Belarusian dictator believes that Ukraine should enter negotiations, otherwise Russia will not stop.
The US State Department has approved the sale of 400 AIM-120D-3 air-to-air missiles to Germany. The deal, including ancillary equipment and services, is valued at $1.23 billion.
Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair is discussing the possibility of leading an interim administration in the Gaza Strip to oversee post-conflict reconstruction. This plan is supported by the White House, but Blair's appointment could cause controversy due to his past involvement in the Iraq War.
Andriy Kovalenko, head of the Center for Countering Disinformation of the National Security and Defense Council, stated that Ukraine has tools to retaliate against Russian attacks on critical infrastructure in the Chernihiv region, as well as on Zaporizhzhia and Kherson.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated in an interview with Axios that NATO should shoot down Russian drones and planes if they violate airspace. He called the reaction to previous incidents weak, which allowed Russia to continue violations.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy asked Donald Trump for Tomahawk missiles to pressure Putin. Trump agreed to consider the proposal, which had previously been rejected by Biden.
Ukraine will never recognize the occupied territories as Russian, but is ready to return them in the future through diplomatic means. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy considers this a compromise for all parties.
President Zelenskyy stated that Donald Trump now sees that Russian dictator Vladimir Putin does not want to end the war. According to Zelenskyy, Trump realized that Putin lied to him and now understands the importance of trusting Ukraine.
Prime Minister Viktor Orban stated that "it is time to nip the politics of violence in the bud. "
A federal grand jury in Virginia has indicted former FBI Director James Comey for providing false testimony to Congress and obstructing its work. He faces up to five years in prison, and the charges come after Trump's calls to investigate his opponents' activities.
Asian stock markets are ending the week in the red after the US imposed 100% tariffs on drug imports and a decline in technology company quotes. This caused a fall in shares of pharmaceutical giants and microchip manufacturers, while the Japanese market showed growth.
Donald Trump announced the introduction of new tariffs, including a 100% duty on drug imports starting October 1, 2025, if a company does not build a factory in the US. Also, a 50% duty on kitchen cabinets, 30% on upholstered furniture, and 25% on heavy trucks will be introduced from the same date.
Donald Trump said that the US administration would not allow Israel to annex the West Bank. He discussed the issue with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
On September 25, US President Donald Trump signed an executive order allowing the death penalty for crimes in Washington. This step, according to Trump, is an effective deterrent against crime.
Aircraft-type drones, primarily reconnaissance drones, are now available for order by military units on the DOT-Chain Defence marketplace. The Defense Procurement Agency has contracted 8 Ukrainian manufacturers, offering 12 drone models.
Donald Trump expressed dissatisfaction with Putin's actions, noting that the Russian economy is on the verge of collapse. He also criticized Russia's military actions, calling them "killing people for no reason."
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on September 25 allowing TikTok to continue operating in the US. The business was valued at $14 billion, with Oracle, Silver Lake, and MGX becoming the main investors.
