Volodymyr Zelenskyy
This week, the U. S. president again urged the Ukrainian leader to go to Moscow for a meeting with the Russian dictator. Volodymyr Zelenskyy rejected the proposal.
After a meeting of the Staff, Zelenskyy reported on the protection of data centers and communications facilities. Ukraine is accelerating the production of interceptors and engines.
Russia attacked a McDonald’s warehouse in Kyiv with a drone. Four people were killed and seven injured, including a child, as a result of the strike on the office building.
The Defense Forces struck missile-production enterprises, two oil refineries, and two Russian radar stations. Fires were recorded at plants in Perm and Novoshakhtinsk.
Up to 12 British companies will gain access to data from Ukrainian drones. They will use it to develop AI for autonomous unmanned vehicles.
Ukraine’s long-range strikes overnight on September 25 hit oil refineries in Perm and Novoshakhtinsk, the defense-oriented Iskra Plant in Ulyanovsk, and two Russian radar stations. The Novoshakhtinsk oil refinery halted operations after the attack.
As part of the Drone Deal, Ukraine will share with its partners its experience in using drones and protecting critical infrastructure. The initiative also includes joint production.
Ukraine must pay for orders of drones and missiles in October–November to ensure deliveries at the beginning of the year. The EU and the IMF support efforts to find the funds.
The United States proposed holding a technical meeting between Ukraine, Russia, and the United States in the Emirates. The date of the talks has not yet been determined.
Zelenskyy reported positive changes in the Lyman direction and other areas of the front. The Defense Forces’ operation continues.
Zelenskyy said that Trump considers Ukraine and Russia interested in ending the war. Kyiv insists on strengthening sanctions against Moscow.
In Kyiv, the HCJ building was damaged in a Russian attack, and the body’s operations have been temporarily suspended. The number of people injured has risen to 17, including a nine-year-old child.
Emmanuel Macron said that Russia could mobilize around 300,000 men after the elections.
Zelenskyy said that he had not yet discussed candidates for the position of Prosecutor General. The duties of head of the prosecutor's office are being performed by Anton Kovalskyi.
Egypt, India, Turkey, and Middle Eastern countries proposed unblocking the Black Sea. Ukraine is awaiting Russia's response.
Trump confirmed the final decision to grant Ukraine licenses to produce missiles for Patriot systems. The date of the transfer was not announced.
A Russian drone struck a high-rise building in Kyiv: a 14-year-old boy was killed and nine people were injured. Zelenskyy warned that before winter, Russia would only escalate if there was no pressure.
Lee Jae-myung said that Kyiv disclosed the transfer to Seoul of two prisoners of war from North Korea, contrary to the agreement on confidentiality. He warned of risks to diplomacy and security.
Trump and Xi Jinping discussed Russia's war against Ukraine at the White House. Zelenskyy asked Trump to enlist China in exerting influence on Putin.
Andy Burnham assured Zelenskyy that Britain would not lift sanctions against Usmanov and Fridman. He urged allies to maintain pressure on Russia.
Dozens of delegates walked out of the UN General Assembly hall when Netanyahu began speaking. He called them "moral cowards."
The European Commission is considering moving up the second tranche of the loan for Ukraine to the first half of 2027 due to the budget deficit. Brussels expects reforms.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced an agreement on a new package of missiles for Patriot systems. The supplying country was not named.
A priest was killed and four people were injured at a monastery in Poland. Zelenskyy called for a thorough investigation and the perpetrator’s full accountability.
Zelenskyy asked Trump to convey to Xi Jinping an appeal to influence Putin.
The Office of the President said that the Ukrainian delegation is returning to Ukraine. The media reported on possible talks regarding an energy truce.
The Council of the EU approved the eighth tranche under the Ukraine Facility for Ukraine, worth nearly €3 billion. Norway additionally contributed approximately €92 million.
Zelenskyy considers the G20 summit in Miami an opportunity for a productive meeting between Ukraine, the United States and Russia. The Kremlin is working on an invitation for Putin.
The President said that the EU had made a mistake by removing Usmanov and Fridman from the sanctions list. He called for continued pressure on Russia.
Zelenskyy briefed Rutte on the consequences of the ballistic attacks on Kyiv. The parties discussed Ukraine’s need for Patriot interceptors and winter support.