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German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil reaffirmed Germany’s unwavering support for Ukraine and said it expects political reforms. The EU is seeking additional funding.
Ukraine’s need for external financing for 2027 exceeds $52 billion, of which more than $32. 6 billion still needs to be raised. Defense spending could reach 44% of GDP.
Ukraine's funding for 2026 has already been secured, but there is a funding shortfall for 2027. The EU is calling on partners to contribute to the support.
In the Indian Ocean, French military personnel boarded the DF Peak tanker. The vessel is suspected of illegally transporting fuel under a false flag.
North Korea launched two ballistic missiles toward the Sea of Japan. One of them flew more than 910 km; no damage was reported.
Trump criticized Norway after the prize was awarded to Navi Pillay. He stated that the award had been discredited and credited himself with preventing wars.
Navi Pillay joked that she could share the Nobel Peace Prize with Donald Trump. Earlier, the prize was awarded to María Corina Machado.
Russia has asked the Netherlands to detain and extradite ICC President Tomoko Akane and eight court representatives. Japan called the demand unacceptable.
The 28-year-old Russian is suspected of working for the Qilin group. He was detained in Japan under an international warrant following an investigation in Germany.
In July-August, seven tankers delivered over 176,000 tonnes of fuel from South Korea to russia. Three vessels were under sanctions.
Scottish and Japanese engineers will send whisky and ingredients into orbit for five years. The experiment will study the maturation of alcohol in space.
Tokyo is considering transferring Patriot missiles, likely PAC-3 CRI, to Ukraine. To do so, Japan needs to overcome legislative restrictions on arms exports.
Runa Hirata died at the age of 8 from flu-induced myocarditis. Five days before her death, she performed at a concert.
The G7 will immediately release up to 100 million barrels of oil and diesel over four months. Trump said that the United States would not restrict exports.
The G7 countries have abandoned export bans for allies. The group also agreed to use fuel reserves to stabilize the market.
Japan has expanded sanctions against Russia, freezing the assets of 42 individuals and restricting transactions involving 35 vessels. Exports to four companies have also been banned.
Zelenskyy discussed security risks and further cooperation with Japanese lawmakers. Ukraine values Tokyo’s economic and humanitarian support since the beginning of Russia’s war.
The EU has refused to provide Ukraine with part of the loan ahead of schedule due to doubts about the deficit assessment and demands for reforms.
In central Tokyo, the rain has continued for the 34th consecutive day, breaking the 2019 record. A total of 629 mm of precipitation fell in September, three times the average amount for the entire month of September.
Russia used more than 2,200 drones, 1,650 aerial bombs and 38 missiles over the past week. Four people were killed in Zaporizhzhia Oblast and Kyiv.
The funds were received by the state budget as part of the World Bank’s THRIVE project. They will be allocated to medical guarantees and strengthening the NHSU.
More than 50 UN member states, as well as the EU, called on Russia to agree to a ceasefire and peace talks with Ukraine. They also demand the return of civilians and prisoners of war.
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.
Typhoon "Dujuan" caused the deaths of at least 7 people and injured more than 20. On the island of Oshima, 832 mm of precipitation fell over two days.
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.
Trump will address the UN General Assembly and meet with Zelenskyy and the leaders of Britain and Japan. He will also discuss the security of Greenland and Venezuela.
Twenty countries and the EU called for coordinating AI standards and oversight. The United States and China did not sign the declaration.
Putin is likely to attend the APEC summit in Shenzhen on November 18–19. His participation in the G20 in Florida together with Trump is unlikely.
On September 21, the International Day of Peace is observed, established by the UN in 1981. In 2026, its theme is “Invest in Peace.”
Pyongyang launched a short-range ballistic missile from the Wonsan area toward the East Sea. South Korea convened an emergency meeting.