Volodymyr Zelenskyy
Zelenskyy held a meeting on negotiations with the EU and Ukraine’s financial needs. He expects a shared vision and concrete results.
The law enters into force on October 13 and expands the use of the languages of Indigenous peoples and national minorities in education. Schools will be able to obtain the corresponding status.
Ukraine did not attack Russia's energy facilities, but Russia struck Ukrainian infrastructure. Zelenskyy called for increased pressure.
Donald Trump said that the European Union had paid Russia $250 billion for energy. He also defended the authorization of Russian diesel exports.
Zelenskyy said that Russia’s export of 300–500 thousand tonnes of diesel per month would not affect the global price. The world consumes 120 million tonnes.
Beijing called negotiations the only way to resolve the war and supported efforts for peace. Zelenskyy reported on orders given to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Zelenskyy said that the roots of the energy crisis lie in the Middle East, while Russia’s share of the global diesel market stands at 2. 2%.
Russia's blocking of maritime grain exports could trigger a crisis in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East within a month or two.
Following the FP-1 attacks, three of Yandex’s supercomputers stopped working, causing disruptions to services and risks for thousands of companies. Experts predict mounting pressure on Russia’s economy and digital infrastructure.
Zelenskyy said that Ukraine is affecting the operation of Russian oil refineries and the movement of oil vessels. He proposed that the United States reach an agreement on diesel supplies.
Russia rejected the proposal for a 60-day ceasefire for elections in Ukraine. The Kremlin stated that it seeks a long-term peace agreement.
Zelenskyy said that Ukraine is ready to adhere to the energy truce. At the same time, the Russian Federation continued attacks on energy facilities and cities.
Zelenskyy said that after the U. S. president's post, Russian drones flew over Ukraine. The Russian Federation attacked an energy facility in Kharkiv.
Ukraine supported the idea of an energy truce this winter. Zelenskyy warned: if Russia refuses, Kyiv will respond.
The EU's foreign policy chief is confident that elections in Ukraine will take place after pressure is put on Russia to end the war. Zelenskyy is ready to hold them as soon as possible.
Brent fell to $103. 18 after Trump’s statements about future supplies of Russian diesel. Risks in the Middle East are limiting the decline.
Berlin expressed its full support for Zelenskyy and called for increased pressure on Russia. The United Kingdom will also continue sanctions against Moscow.
ISW believes that the Kremlin is using the issue of elections to prolong the war. Zelenskyy is ready to hold them under a 60-day ceasefire.
Donald Tusk said that nothing will break Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression. Zelenskyy can count on the full solidarity of Poland and Europe with the Ukrainian people.
Presidential adviser Serhii Beskrestnov stated that Starlink would not be disconnected in Ukraine. He denied these rumors in enemy Telegram channels.
Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha informed Germany about Russia’s strike on Kharkiv’s CHPP-5 after Trump announced the energy ceasefire. Kyiv is ready to adhere to it provided that the attacks cease.
Trump expects Ukraine to halt attacks on Russian oil refineries. The White House said that the next step could be an agreement to stop strikes on other energy facilities.
According to the FT, the US is demanding that Kyiv stop strikes on Russian oil refineries. Arms supplies, intelligence, and the PURL mechanism are at risk.
The EU is preparing around €3 billion in military aid for Ukraine. Zelenskyy said that Russia struck energy infrastructure after the announcement of the truce.
The EU will provide Ukraine with additional funding for drones and missiles. The leaders will also discuss Kyiv’s needs and the opening of two negotiation clusters.
Zelenskyy signed three decrees imposing sanctions against missile manufacturers, financial intermediaries of the Russian Federation, and figures in the occupied territories. The restrictions apply to 107 individuals, 48 companies, and two vessels.
Ukraine is ready to stop strikes on Russia's energy infrastructure as part of Trump's initiative. Zelenskyy stated that the Armed Forces of Ukraine have already received the relevant orders.
A Russian State Duma deputy said he had no information about the energy truce announced by Trump. Ukraine is awaiting details from the United States.
Ukraine supports a halt to strikes on energy facilities, but is awaiting details from the United States and Russia's agreement.
Zelenskyy said that he did not know about the start of the truce announced by Trump. Ukraine is ready to accept it on condition that strikes on energy infrastructure cease.