Volodymyr Zelenskyy
Ukraine is negotiating air defense missiles, including Patriot systems, at the highest level. U.S. licenses will open up production, but other solutions are needed before winter.
Zelenskyy said that new Russian strikes on Ukraine's energy and heating infrastructure would make the winter painful for Russia as well. He called for de-escalation.
Zelenskyy discussed the "Lindsey Graham Act" and strengthening sanctions against Russia with members of Congress. He also called on the United States to provide ballistic missile interceptors.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting with Ahmed al-Sharaa in New York. The sides discussed the development of political, economic, and security cooperation.
Zelenskyy thanked Erdoğan for supporting Ukraine. The parties discussed the maritime export corridor, free trade, and the Drone Deal.
Zelenskyy announced the successful testing of four interceptor drones. Ukraine plans to ramp up their production.
At the UN debate, Zelenskyy stated that Putin seeks to seize more Ukrainian cities, not just Donetsk Oblast.
The president said that Freyja should become an integrated part of the defense of Ukraine and Europe.
Zelenskyy announced a drone agreement with Finland and a security agreement with Australia. Canberra will also provide Ukraine with $60 million in aid.
Journalist and music critic Serhiy Sosedov, 59, has died in Russia. The preliminary cause of death is a fall down the stairs; in 2023, he was sanctioned by Ukraine.
Zelenskyy said that Ukraine handed over two captured North Korean soldiers to South Korea. He also spoke about Putin's promise to seize Donetsk region.
U. S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed Putin's invitation to the G20 summit in Miami in December. Earlier, Zelenskyy said he was ready to\r\nmeet with the Russian dictator in the United States.
In 2026, Russia occupied around 890 km², while Ukraine liberated 800 km² of territory. Russia’s losses reached 270,000 military personnel.
Ukraine is ready to guarantee safe shipping and food security in the Black Sea. Russia must take real steps toward de-escalation, Zelenskyy said
Russian attacks have killed two people and injured 24 in Kyiv and other regions. Zelenskyy called on partners to strengthen sanctions.
Peskov said that Putin and Trump are ready for a new meeting, but no agreements have been reached. The Kremlin sees no conditions for negotiations with Ukraine.
Zelenskyy and Trump discussed using Starlink to strike targets in Russia. Trump advised coordinating this with Elon Musk.
Ukraine is asking the EU to accelerate the €90 billion loan and cover the €26 billion deficit. The parties will continue negotiations in 7–10 days.
Marco Rubio said that there is currently no energy deal. According to him, the war will end through negotiations, not a military victory.
Sergey Lavrov arrived at the UN General Assembly and will meet with Marco Rubio on September 23. The sides will discuss the war in Ukraine and relations between the United States and the Russian Federation.
Sanae Takaichi met with Zelenskyy for the first time in New York and reaffirmed support for Ukraine and sanctions against Russia. Kyiv invited Japanese businesses to participate in reconstruction.
Zelenskyy asked Trump to encourage Xi Jinping to appeal to Putin in order to end the war. Trump and Xi will meet on September 24.
Ukraine proposed an energy truce and called for China to be involved in pressuring Russia. Zelenskyy is also asking for Patriot missiles and a trilateral meeting.
Zelenskyy and British Prime Minister Andy Burnham discussed air defense, winter, energy, and sanctions. Intelligence reported that Russia was preparing an attack.
The United States will convey to Russia a proposal for a mutual cessation of strikes on energy infrastructure. There were no unilateral demands on Ukraine.
Zelenskyy said that Trump had agreed to grant Ukraine a license to produce missiles for Patriot systems. The project could be launched within 1–1.5 years.
Zelenskyy said that the IMF would help find some of the funds for Ukraine's financial stability next year. They also discussed commitment laws.
Donald Trump said that during the meeting he would discuss supplying Patriot missiles to Ukraine with Volodymyr Zelenskyy. He noted Ukraine's powerful production.
Donald Trump said that Vladimir Putin is ready to meet to discuss ending the war in Ukraine. According to him, both sides want this.
The presidents of Ukraine and the United States are speaking with journalists in New York. It was previously reported that the topics of the meeting may include a possible moratorium on strikes against energy infrastructure.