Minister of Foreign Affairs Andriy Sybiha discussed new packages of military aid to Ukraine with his counterparts from Germany, Poland, and France. They are united in the view that security guarantees must be effective and legally binding.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha stated that Russia is starting a new stage of escalation and hybrid warfare against the transatlantic community. He noted that the integration of the Ukrainian air defense system into a single European system should become a decisive step to strengthen security.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy commented on the words of self-proclaimed Belarusian president Alexander Lukashenka about an alleged "peace deal beneficial for Ukraine. " He stated that Lukashenka "lives in his own world."
The European Union is planning new restrictions on the travel of Russian diplomats within EU countries to minimize the risks of subversive activities. Russian diplomats must now notify their travel plans in advance and provide route details.
US Vice President J. D. Vance stated that the US is considering Ukraine's request to purchase long-range Tomahawk missiles. President Trump will make the final decision on authorizing the deal.
The invitation for US President Donald Trump to visit Moscow remains in effect, said Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov. Putin is ready to meet with Trump, and the decision on the visit depends on the American leader.
The Zaporizhzhia NPP remains without electricity for the fourth day, this is the tenth outage due to Russia's actions. The occupiers laid 200 km of lines, preparing to connect the plant to the power grid and restart it.
The occupied Zaporizhzhia NPP has been without external power for over three days, a record outage that raises safety concerns. After the last power line was damaged on September 23, the plant has been using emergency generators for cooling and safety systems.
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.
The Belarusian dictator believes that Ukraine should enter negotiations, otherwise Russia will not stop.
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.
The European Union is developing a scheme to provide Ukraine with new loans totaling 140 billion euros, using frozen assets of the Russian central bank. The bloc hopes to conclude a loan agreement by the end of the year to start disbursing funds to Ukraine in 2026.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will instruct parliament to find a way to hold elections in Ukraine if Russian dictator Vladimir Putin agrees to a truce and ceasefire. This would allow Ukraine, Russia, and the US to find a way to end the war.
Belarus plans to build a new nuclear power plant in the east of the country to supply electricity to Russian-controlled territories of Ukraine, as stated by Lukashenka during talks with Putin. Putin noted that financing is not a problem if there is a consumer willing to pay for electricity.
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.
Ukraine adheres to the UN Charter and seeks to end the war this year, but Russia shows no readiness for a truce. Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha stated that Putin is deliberately prolonging the war, intensifying terror against Ukrainians and trying to draw other states into the conflict.
IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi met with Vladimir Putin in Moscow. Issues of nuclear energy, non-proliferation, and nuclear safety were discussed.
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's angry rhetoric towards Russia is a "negotiating tactic" aimed at pressuring the Kremlin. This approach is driven by Trump's frustration with Russian dictator Vladimir Putin.
Belarusian dictator Alexander Lukashenka stated that the Russian Oreshnik missile system is already on its way to Belarus.
Ukraine's First Lady Olena Zelenska met with Melania Trump, discussing child protection. Zelenska thanked her for supporting Ukraine and for her attention to children affected by the war.
Donald Trump stated that Russia has spent millions of dollars on the war against Ukraine, but has not seized any territory. He also expressed disappointment in Putin and noted that Russian invaders have lost about a million soldiers.
Andriy Kovalenko, head of the Center for Countering Disinformation of the National Security and Defense Council, stated that Russia is lying about the start of a world war if its planes are shot down by NATO countries. He recalled the 2015 incident when Turkey shot down a Russian bomber.
US President Donald Trump hosted Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan at the White House. Trump urged Erdogan not to buy oil and gas from Russia, and also noted that Turkey could help bring Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Russian dictator Vladimir Putin to the negotiating table.
Vladimir Putin and Alexander Lukashenka welcomed the readiness of IAEA head Rafael Grossi to nominate himself for the post of UN Secretary-General. Grossi was the first to announce his candidacy and is trying to secure Washington's support.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Donald Trump supported the idea of striking Russian targets in response to attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure. The President of Ukraine also hinted at possible strikes on centers of Russian power, such as the Kremlin.
European officials fear that US President Donald Trump's new rhetoric on Ukraine is aimed at shifting blame to Europe. Trump is calling on the EU for tougher sanctions against Russia and tariffs on China and India, which Europeans consider unfeasible.
In the temporarily occupied territories, Russians are preparing a staged meeting with "Putin," selecting collaborators through administrations. They are forced to learn pre-prepared questions for the staged propaganda, planned for December.
Finnish President Alexander Stubb announced that the military component of security guarantees for Ukraine is almost ready. The main structure has already been formed, and work on the political component will begin after the war ends.
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.
