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The Brazilian Supreme Court stated that X paid fines to the wrong bank, which postponed the decision to resume the platform's operation. The company claims that it paid $5.24 million in fines correctly.

Syria has applied to join the BRICS, the country's ambassador to Russia has said. Earlier, Turkey and Azerbaijan applied for membership, and in 2024, the UAE, Iran, Egypt, and Ethiopia joined the organization.

Social Network X has paid a fine of $5. 24 million and applied to resume operations in Brazil. The platform was previously blocked for failing to comply with court orders to moderate content and appoint a representative.

179 people, including 134 Ukrainians, were evacuated from Lebanon to Ukraine via Poland. The evacuation was organized by the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine due to the dangerous situation in Lebanon.

The MFA and the GUR successfully evacuated 179 people from Lebanon, including 134 Ukrainians. This is the third evacuation mission, and a total of 234 people have been returned, 189 of whom are Ukrainian citizens.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is seeking to resume direct contacts with Russian President Putin. The conversation is scheduled to take place on the eve of the G20 meeting in Brazil in November.

The Ukrainian men's futsal team defeated Venezuela 9-4 in the quarterfinals of the World Cup in Uzbekistan. Ukraine will face Brazil in the semifinals on October 2.

Ukraine's Foreign Ministry expressed disappointment over Switzerland's support for the “Sino-Brazilian consensus” on Ukraine. The Ministry called for avoiding participation in initiatives that do not guarantee the restoration of Ukraine's territorial integrity.

Switzerland supported China and Brazil's “peace initiative” on Ukraine, despite the absence of a reference to the UN Charter. The country considers the initiative an important alternative to bellicose speeches at the UN.

EU High Representative Josep Borrell criticized Hungary for participating in a meeting on a “peace plan” for Ukraine organized by China and Brazil. He called it “thinking in terms of surrender” and expressed confidence in the EU's continued support for Ukraine.

Hungary will join the Friends of Peace initiative along with 14 other countries. The group, led by China and Brazil, aims to promote a peaceful, negotiated settlement of the conflict in Ukraine.

Zelenskyy's advisers say Ukraine will agree to a ceasefire if Russia cannot invade again. Kyiv rejects proposals that would only suspend the war and give Moscow time to consolidate.

The President of Ukraine spoke at the UN General Assembly, criticizing alternative peace initiatives. Zelenskyy emphasized the need to restore nuclear safety and return all prisoners.

Brazil's president has called for a plan to negotiate an end to the conflict in Ukraine. Zelenskiy rejected the proposal as “destructive,” insisting on his own peace initiative.

Ukraine views Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a potential mediator in peace talks with Russia.

The President of Ukraine spoke at the UN Security Council, emphasizing that Russia has been violating the UN Charter and international norms since the first second of the war.

President Zelenskyy invited China and Brazil to the second Peace Summit during a speech at the UN Security Council. He emphasized the importance of all countries participating in the process of achieving a just and lasting peace.

Ukraine's international partners are discussing the possibility of reaching out to Putin before the G20 summit in Brazil. Western officials have been skeptical of Zelenskiy's victory plan and are trying to lower expectations for long-range missiles.

Ukraine's Foreign Minister met with his Nordic-Baltic Eight counterparts in New York. They discussed the strengthening of sanctions against russia, Ukraine's energy needs and support for the Peace Formula.

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha met with his Brazilian counterpart Mauro Vieira. They discussed support for the territorial integrity of Ukraine, the progress of the Peace Formula and threats to nuclear energy from Russia.

Representatives of the Taliban have sent an application to Moscow to participate in the October BRICS summit in Kazan.

Elon Musk's social network X has appointed Rachel de Oliveira Conceição as its legal representative in Brazil. This was done in response to the requirements of the country's Supreme Court.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz will meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in New York. He is also scheduled to hold talks with the leaders of Turkey and Brazil.

Andriy Sybiga held conversations with the foreign ministers of South Africa and Brazil. They discussed support for Ukraine's territorial integrity and Zelenskyy's Peace Formula as a way to a just and lasting peace.

AMG Lithium has opened a plant to produce lithium hydroxide for electric vehicle batteries. The plant will produce 20,000 tons per year, enough for half a million electric cars.

Elon Musk confirmed the closure of the X social network office in Brazil. He explained this by refusing to agree to illegal censorship and demands for the transfer of private information from the Minister of the Supreme Court of Brazil.

Elon Musk's company X closes its representative office in Brazil due to arrest threats from a Supreme Court judge. X accuses Alessandre de Moraes of censorship and actions incompatible with democracy.

Investigators have received a full transcript of the "black box" of the plane that crashed in Brazil last week. The audio recording does not provide a clear explanation for the cause of the accident, in which 62 people were killed.

A university in the UK has published a study on carbon emissions from forest fires. In 2023-2024, fires caused 8.6 billion tons of CO2 emissions, which is 16% higher than average.

Ukrainian wrestler Zhan Beleniuk reported the theft of his watch at the 2024 Olympic Games. According to him, some athletes also had their money and personal belongings stolen, probably by cleaners in the Olympic village.