Vladimir Putin
Sybiha said at the UN that Russia planned to capture Kyiv in three days. He also asked Lavrov why Moscow is coming under attack after four years of war.
At the UN debate, Zelenskyy stated that Putin seeks to seize more Ukrainian cities, not just Donetsk Oblast.
Kirill Dmitriev will meet in New York with Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner and other US representatives. The goal is to continue the dialogue and peace efforts.
Zelenskyy said that Ukraine handed over two captured North Korean soldiers to South Korea. He also spoke about Putin's promise to seize Donetsk region.
In 2026, Russia occupied around 890 km², while Ukraine liberated 800 km² of territory. Russia’s losses reached 270,000 military personnel.
Peskov said that Putin and Trump are ready for a new meeting, but no agreements have been reached. The Kremlin sees no conditions for negotiations with Ukraine.
European Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis called on the EU not to weaken its support for Ukraine and to increase economic pressure on Russia.
Republican Senator John Curtis is asking to subpoena Donald Trump Jr. and Hunter Biden over foreign ties, gifts, and business dealings. Trump denies paying for the wedding.
Zelenskyy asked Trump to encourage Xi Jinping to appeal to Putin in order to end the war. Trump and Xi will meet on September 24.
Ukraine proposed an energy truce and called for China to be involved in pressuring Russia. Zelenskyy is also asking for Patriot missiles and a trilateral meeting.
The President of Lithuania condemned Russia's invasion and stated that it had been defeated. According to his data, Russia suffered 1.5 million casualties over 55 months.
Donald Trump said that Vladimir Putin is ready to meet to discuss ending the war in Ukraine. According to him, both sides want this.
Putin's spokesman said that the Kremlin opposes a ceasefire and demands territorial concessions from Ukraine, its renunciation of NATO, and demilitarization.
Putin is likely to attend the APEC summit in Shenzhen on November 18–19. His participation in the G20 in Florida together with Trump is unlikely.
AfD co-chair Tino Chrupalla called on Friedrich Merz to hold talks in Moscow. The party also seeks to restore contacts with Russia.
Andrii Sybiha said that Belarus supports Russian aggression with resources and infrastructure. He called for Lukashenko to be brought before a tribunal.
The President of Finland said that Russia is using hybrid attacks to pressure Europe. He sees no signs of preparations for a war with NATO.
After three rounds of voting, no favorite has emerged in the UN secretary-general election. New contenders mentioned include Nusseibeh, Kaag, Tokayev and Orbán.
Nestlé Russia stated that it would continue its commercial activities "in full. " The Kremlin transferred its assets and those of Auchan under the temporary management of L.E.V. Management.
Zelenskyy called the meeting with Putin not the best day, but said he was ready for it for the sake of peace. He stated that Russia seeks to occupy Ukraine.
"United Russia" may receive 355 out of 450 seats amid the war, restrictions on the opposition, and voting in the occupied territories of Ukraine. The EU did not recognize these elections.
Marine Le Pen called Putin’s decision to take control of Nestlé and Auchan assets a hostile act against French companies. She stated that Moscow would not dictate France’s policy.
Peskov stated that Russia does not plan to mobilize 300,000 people by the end of 2026. Since June 1, this is already the authorities’ 18th denial.
Russia plans to legalize at least 27 Yemeni citizens and then recruit them for the war against Ukraine. Some of them were born in 2006–2007.
T More than half of Russians allow for manipulation in State Duma elections. Nearly half do not consider the parliament independent of Putin.
Sybiha welcomed Trump’s signing of the law strengthening sanctions against Russia and Iran. Ukraine expects further steps from the EU and the G7.
Russia is holding voting in the occupied parts of four regions of Ukraine. Kyiv called the elections illegal and urged others not to recognize them.
Putin said that Kyiv is allegedly doing everything to sabotage peace and negotiations. The dictator claims that "Russia cannot be intimidated."
The Kremlin may present United Russia's victory as support for the war, mobilization, and repression. Voting takes place from September 18 to 20, including in the occupied territories.
The AfD and Putin’s adviser Kirill Dmitriev are preparing a meeting on restoring gas supplies to Germany. Its holding depends on peace in Ukraine.