The Czech Republic has successfully delivered over a million artillery shells to Ukraine, but the populist ANO party criticizes this initiative. Its leader, Andrej Babiš, promises to stop supplies if he comes to power, considering the costs too high for taxpayers.
US Senator Lindsey Graham said that Hungary and Slovakia, which continue to buy Russian oil, will face consequences. He expressed hope that these countries would join the US in stopping the bloodshed.
Japanese Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato rejected a US call to increase pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin by imposing higher tariffs on Russian oil imports for China and India. Japan cites WTO obligations that do not allow tariffs to be applied beyond established limits.
Donald Trump said that EU and NATO countries should immediately stop buying Russian oil, as it is "unfair" to the United States. He also claims that the US has spent $350 billion on the Russian-Ukrainian war, and that he has stopped seven wars.
Donald Trump stated that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will have to make a deal to end the Russian invasion. He also noted that Europe must stop buying oil from Russia.
This decision is linked to Fico's rapprochement with Putin and Xi Jinping, as well as accusations of violating the rule of law.
The exercises also involve Russia's Oreshnik hypersonic missile, which was tested last year.
The European Union has postponed the official introduction of another package of sanctions against Russia after US President Donald Trump demanded stricter European measures as a condition for the US to proceed with its own sanctions.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha stated that Vladimir Putin promised Donald Trump to restore diplomacy and end the war, but did not take any steps. Instead, Russia intensified terror, refused to meet with leaders, and carried out terrorist attacks.
A Yale University report found that Russia is holding abducted Ukrainian children in over 200 locations where they are subjected to military training and "re-education. " Ukrainian authorities estimate the number of deported children at nearly 20,000, of which only a small portion has been returned.
US President Donald Trump may meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky next week in New York during the 80th session of the UN General Assembly. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Trump hopes to negotiate a peace deal involving the Kremlin leader.
Poland's new president, Karol Nawrocki, called on NATO to step up efforts to be ready for war and expressed confidence that the Russian drone attack on Poland on September 10 was directed from Moscow. He supported Donald Trump's call for NATO countries to stop importing Russian oil.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that the US could use sanctions to harm Russia's economy. He believes that Donald Trump has enough power to make Russian dictator Vladimir Putin fear him.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Vladimir Putin is testing NATO, commenting on the Russian drone's incursion into Poland. He noted that Putin wants to see NATO's readiness and the public's reaction.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine called Lukashenka's meeting with the representative of the occupation administration of Kherson region a gross violation of international law. Ukraine reserves the right to an adequate response, including strengthening sanctions.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that the incursion of Russian drones into Poland and Romania indicates an escalation of the war and the need for its cessation. He noted that ending hostilities requires the consent of both sides, which Russia is not providing.
Andriy Kovalenko, head of the Center for Countering Disinformation at the National Security and Defense Council, commented on the US-China agreement on TikTok, emphasizing that it indicates the beginning of a new bipolar world without Russia. He noted that Russia has lost its subjectivity due to the war against Ukraine and is now merely a raw material appendage.
The European Union is considering imposing sanctions on companies in India and China that facilitate trade in Russian oil as part of a new package of restrictions. The US proposes tariffs of up to 100% for China and India, and will also affect Russian oil companies.
Russian presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that the US, Ukraine, and Russia have not been able to make progress on organizing a summit. He also noted that Europe has split into two "camps" regarding the seizure of Russian assets.
American military personnel observed joint military exercises of Russia and Belarus, which began amid escalating tensions with NATO. Belarusian Defense Minister Viktor Khrenin invited them to see "everything that interests them," which became another sign of warming relations between Washington and Belarus.
The European Union reminded Trump that it has been gradually phasing out Russian fossil fuels since the beginning of the war, with a clear roadmap. The 19th package of sanctions against Russia is in the final stages of preparation, Brussels said.
Great Britain summoned the Russian ambassador over the invasion of Russian drones into the airspace of Poland and Romania. London condemned Russia's actions, stating that any further violations of NATO airspace would be met with force.
US President Donald Trump for the first time openly recognized Russia as an aggressor in the war against Ukraine, stating that the aggressor is losing more soldiers. This indicates a change in his position regarding Moscow, although he previously accused Kyiv of inciting the war.
US President Donald Trump predicts the resumption of dialogue between Ukraine and Russia. At the same time, according to him, the hatred between Zelenskyy and Putin is boundless, so "I will still have to speak."
A group of Western military experts and civil society representatives called for NATO aviation to be sent to Ukraine. This happened after Russian drones and a missile violated Polish airspace, which is seen as a deliberate test of European defense.
Head of the President's Office Andriy Yermak stated that Russian dictator Vladimir Putin can only be stopped by force, not by compromises. Ukraine has already become Europe's shield, and proposals to simply hand over frozen Russian assets for a ceasefire are unacceptable.
The Russian dictator, who will turn 73, keeps old officials and military personnel in their positions, which indicates the regime's drift towards gerontocracy. The head of the General Staff, Valery Gerasimov, who turned 70, has remained in office for 13 years due to his loyalty to Putin.
Liam Gallagher took to the stage of Estadio GNP Seguros in a sombrero, and the band performed The Poznan.
The meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping is at risk of collapse. The reason is customs tariffs and the issue of fentanyl, which are hindering progress in negotiations.
On September 13, Russian troops lost 880 soldiers and 42 artillery systems. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 14.09.25 amount to 1,094,610 personnel.
