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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked the Emir of Qatar for his assistance in returning Ukrainian children. He invited Qatar to participate in a joint summit with Canada in New York dedicated to this topic.
The European Commission is proposing to the EU Council sanctions against radical Israeli settlers and ministers, as well as the suspension of trade concessions for Israel. This decision is a reaction to the escalating humanitarian crisis in Gaza and a call for an immediate ceasefire.
Israeli forces carried out massive strikes on Gaza City, killing and wounding dozens of people. The operation's goal is Hamas infrastructure and the release of hostages, while international diplomats warn of limited time for a peaceful settlement.
US President Donald Trump may meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky next week in New York during the 80th session of the UN General Assembly. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Trump hopes to negotiate a peace deal involving the Kremlin leader.
Israeli forces have launched a ground offensive on Gaza City with the aim of destroying Hamas, a new escalation of the conflict. The operation began after Netanyahu met with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who supported a swift end to the offensive.
The European Union is considering imposing sanctions on companies in India and China that facilitate trade in Russian oil as part of a new package of restrictions. The US proposes tariffs of up to 100% for China and India, and will also affect Russian oil companies.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced the country's readiness to strike Hamas leaders, including abroad, and took responsibility for the strike on Qatar. The US, represented by Senator Marco Rubio, emphasizes the need to eliminate Hamas to free hostages and rebuild Gaza.
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu stated that Hamas leaders in Qatar are obstructing a ceasefire. Their elimination would remove the main obstacle to the release of hostages and the end of the war in Gaza.
Great Britain, Germany and France condemned Israel's strikes on the Qatari capital Doha on September 9, calling them a violation of sovereignty and a risk of escalation. Diplomats also called for an immediate cessation of Israeli military operations in Gaza and condemned Hamas's crimes.
Brent and WTI oil prices fell amid rising crude oil and gasoline inventories in the US, which exacerbates the risks of oversupply. Weak demand and a slowing US economy are putting pressure on oil markets, despite geopolitical risks.
The presidents of France and the USA discussed the invasion of Russian drones into Poland and Israeli strikes in Qatar. The parties emphasized the importance of close cooperation for peace and security.
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar condemned the EU's intentions to suspend bilateral support, calling it "unacceptable. " He stated that such a signal strengthens Hamas and the radical axis in the Middle East.
Donald Trump stated that the decision on Israel's strike on Doha was made by Netanyahu, not him. The US warned Qatar about the strike, but it was too late.
US President Donald Trump ordered Qatar to be informed about an impending Israeli attack on Hamas in Doha. He also told the Israeli Prime Minister that such an attack would not contribute to achieving US or Israeli goals.
The Israel Defense Forces and the Israel Security Agency carried out a pinpoint strike on the senior Hamas leadership in Qatar. This leadership is responsible for the October 7 massacre and coordinating the war against Israel.
US President Donald Trump warned Hamas of consequences if it refuses to accept his terms for the release of hostages and an end to the war. Israel has already agreed to these terms, and Trump emphasized that this is his last warning.
The US, Qatar, and Egypt plan to present a comprehensive agreement on a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, the release of hostages, and the formation of a new administration. Israel is ready to abandon its offensive on Gaza in exchange for a real agreement.
US President Donald Trump plans to meet with Chinese leader Xi Jinping at the APEC summit in South Korea on October 31 – November 1. Issues of trade, defense, and economic cooperation are being discussed.
FIFA has confirmed that tickets for the 2026 FIFA World Cup will cost from $60, but dynamic pricing could raise prices to $6730. FIFA officials recommend buying tickets in advance to avoid significant price increases, as was the case at the 2022 World Cup.
President Zelenskyy announced that Turkey, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Switzerland are ready to be a platform for negotiations on ending the war. He thanked these countries for their readiness.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan held a phone conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Bilateral relations, the peace process, and regional issues were discussed.
Head of the Presidential Office Andriy Yermak and Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council Rustem Umerov will hold talks with Donald Trump's team on August 29. Military, political, and economic components of security guarantees for Ukraine will be discussed.
Special Envoy of US President Donald Trump, Steve Witkoff, will meet with the Ukrainian delegation in the US. Possible security guarantees for Ukraine and a future meeting between Zelenskyy and Putin will be discussed.
ExxonMobil is holding closed-door negotiations with Rosneft regarding the resumption of development of Sakhalin-1, subject to permission from the US and Russian governments. Negotiations intensified after Trump's inauguration, and the company received support from the US government.
Head of the Presidential Office Andriy Yermak and Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council Rustem Umerov met with the Prime Minister of Qatar. The results of the summit in Washington, the peace process, and security guarantees for Ukraine were discussed.
As part of Bring Kids Back UA, a child who had been under occupation for years has been returned. She is preparing to study at a Ukrainian university.
Three children and a young boy, taken by the occupiers from the Oleshky orphanage-boarding school, have been returned to Ukraine. The return took place with the mediation of the State of Qatar and the team of the Office of the Ombudsman of Ukraine.
The global IPC system has confirmed signs of famine in Gaza, where over 514,000 people are suffering from critical food shortages. By the end of September, this figure could rise to 641,000 people, despite Israel's denials.
Israel will resume negotiations with Hamas on the release of hostages, but the offensive on Gaza will continue. The IDF calls on medics and international organizations to evacuate to the south of Gaza.
The United States will send singer Brandon Howard, known as B. Howard, to the Russian "Intervision" contest in September. The contest, revived by Putin, is positioned as a Soviet alternative to "Eurovision."