Volodymyr Zelenskyy
Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev announced his readiness to provide a platform for negotiations between Ukraine and Russia. He emphasized the need for preliminary work to achieve mutual understanding.
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.
Mykhailo Podolyak, adviser to the head of the Presidential Office, stated that the Russian dictator's lust for power makes him an unreliable partner. No agreements or compromises with him are possible; he will have to be stopped by collective efforts.
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.
russia is again trying to blame Ukraine for the lack of progress in negotiations, refusing real dialogue. Putin's press secretary peskov stated that a meeting without preparation is doomed to failure and threatened a worsening dynamic at the front.
In September, China ceased unofficial subsidies for the import of russian copper and nickel to reduce the competitive advantage of suppliers from the russian frederation. This decision is part of China's strategy to optimize state spending and diversify import flows, which will lead to a decrease in the profits of Russian producers.
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.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that a meeting between the leaders of Ukraine and Russia without prior preparation would not be successful. He also commented on the proposal for Zelenskyy to meet in Moscow.
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.
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.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres called for a ceasefire in Ukraine at a meeting of the UN Security Council. He emphasized that the war has been going on for over three and a half years, leading to numerous civilian casualties and infrastructure destruction.
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.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated at a meeting of the UN Security Council in New York that UN countries must unite efforts to force Russia to move towards peace. He emphasized that Russia uses its veto power in the Security Council to prolong the war.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine is building a new security architecture together with Great Britain, France, and over 30 countries. This is happening after the Budapest Memorandum, which was supposed to guarantee security, "failed" and turned into "empty words."
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov arrived in New York to participate in the 80th session of the UN General Assembly. According to Russian media, he will also meet with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in the United States.
In the first half of the year, 84 MW from wind power plants were connected to the grid. This is significantly more than 44.6 MW for the entire year 2024, which strengthens the country's energy security.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that he is ready to meet with the head of the Kremlin, Putin, anywhere except Moscow. Negotiations were proposed in Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Europe, Austria, Switzerland, and Kazakhstan.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine would nominate Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize if he ends the war. Trump responded to a similar question with: "Why not?"
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed Ukraine's priorities with the President of the UN General Assembly, Annalena Baerbock. Among them are attention to the situation in the occupied territories and support for a resolution on human rights.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Hereditary Prince Alois of Liechtenstein. They discussed the continuation of humanitarian aid to Ukraine and threats from Russia, including violations of NATO airspace.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that he tries to minimize the time spent abroad due to daily challenges in Ukraine. He also noted that he does not see China's interest in ending the war and that Donald Trump trusts him more than Putin.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that China has enough influence to stop Russian aggression but remains aloof. In his opinion, Russia is completely dependent on China.
President Zelenskyy at the UN General Assembly announced a resolution condemning Russia's abduction of children. A pilot mechanism for tracing deported children has been launched with the support of a number of countries, including Austria, Latvia, and Estonia.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Donald Trump is ready to provide security guarantees to Ukraine after the war. Zelenskyy also noted that Trump now trusts him more than Putin.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Donald Trump has accurate information about the situation on the front. The discussion with Trump opened new opportunities for accelerating the establishment of peace.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that he does not feel China's interest in ending the war with the Russian Federation. He believes that Donald Trump can change this situation.