Russia and Iran have signed a memorandum of understanding on the construction of small nuclear power plants in Iran. This happened during a meeting between Rosatom CEO Alexey Likhachev and Iranian Vice President Mohammad Eslami in Moscow.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. Rubio called on Russia to stop the killings and emphasized the need for substantial steps to resolve the Russian-Ukrainian war.
US President Donald Trump replaced Joe Biden's portrait in the presidential hall of fame with a photo of a device that automatically signs Biden's name. This happened after Trump's order to investigate Biden's use of an autopen for official documents due to doubts about his cognitive state.
A Lowy Institute report shows that Trump's policies, including tariffs and aid cuts, are weakening US influence in Southeast Asia. China is becoming the dominant power in the region through trade and investment efforts.
The presidents of Poland and the United States discussed the situation in Central and Eastern Europe and also mentioned the Russian-Ukrainian war.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen called on China to use its influence to help stop the killings and encourage Russia to come to the negotiating table. She emphasized that the time for diplomacy has come.
US Energy Secretary Christopher Wright stated that America is ready to replace all Russian gas and oil products flowing to Europe. He spent six days in Europe, assuring leaders of the US's readiness to meet their needs.
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.
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.
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 at the UN General Assembly that global rules are needed for the use of artificial intelligence in various types of weapons. He emphasized that this issue is as urgent as the fight against nuclear proliferation.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is being urged to return lands that Ukraine failed to liberate during the 2023 counteroffensive. Trump believes that Ukraine can win and Russia's economy will stop.
The First Ladies of the USA and Ukraine, Melania Trump and Olena Zelenska, held a bilateral meeting on September 23. The meeting took place after several appeals from Olena Zelenska to Melania Trump.
The UN denied Trump's accusations regarding the escalator and teleprompter malfunction, explaining that the technical problems occurred due to his team's fault. A representative of the US delegation accidentally pressed the escalator's emergency button, and the equipment for the president is managed by the White House.
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.
A spokesman for the German government said that US President Donald Trump's new rhetoric gives hope for a more intensive discussion of tougher sanctions against Moscow. This is in line with the German government's goals of increasing Western pressure on Russia.
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said that Europe should step up support for Ukraine. This came after comments by US President Donald Trump in support of Kyiv in regaining territories.
Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó stated that the country will not stop buying Russian oil due to geographical limitations. This came after Donald Trump expressed his intention to ask Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán to stop the purchases.
During a visit to the UN, Donald Trump stated that Ukraine could restore its borders with the support of Europe and NATO. He avoided promising new aid to Ukraine, shifting responsibility for the continuation of the war to European allies.
After a trip to Great Britain and a meeting with Zelensky, Trump's rhetoric regarding Ukraine softened, and he allowed the return of all Ukrainian lands. Political scientist Oleh Lisnyi explained that this is a pleasant surprise, but the US is not rushing to take effective steps, as it does not have a clear plan.
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.
The US Secret Service is investigating an incident involving an escalator stoppage while Melania Trump was ascending at the UN headquarters. According to preliminary data, the cause of the safety mechanism's activation could have been a videographer from the American delegation.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that elections in the country are possible only under the conditions of a truce, support from international partners, and security guarantees. He noted that this is difficult according to the Constitution, but possible.
The World Health Organization has stated that there is no scientific evidence of a link between autism and paracetamol use during pregnancy. This contradicts claims made by US President Donald Trump.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that the Kremlin is not seeking peace but is sending signals to NATO by violating the Alliance's airspace.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy noted Donald Trump's positive rhetoric regarding the return of all Ukrainian territories. Both leaders seek the quickest possible end to the war, as became known after Zelenskyy's interview with Fox News.
YouTube is lifting bans on channels for COVID-19 misinformation and the 2020 elections. The company cites pressure from the Biden administration and a change in its free speech policy.
OpenAI, Oracle, and SoftBank have announced the creation of five new artificial intelligence data centers in the US as part of the Stargate project. The project involves investments of over $400 billion over three years and the creation of 25,000 jobs.
American Republican Senator Lindsey Graham described US President Donald Trump's statement about Ukraine's ability to regain control over its territory within internationally recognized borders as a "turning point. "
French President Emmanuel Macron stated at the UN General Assembly that Russia's invasion of European airspace indicates a threat of destabilization for all European countries. He emphasized the growing "disagreements" that hinder the global order.
