The artificial intelligence model SKAI has gained voting rights on the board of directors of Kazakhstan's sovereign wealth fund, Samruk-Kazyna. The system has been trained on the fund's internal documents since 2008 and operates on the Al Farabium supercomputer.
Ukraine's Foreign Intelligence Service reports that by 2030, Russia will lose hundreds of aircraft due to sanctions that make maintenance impossible. 109 foreign and 230 Soviet aircraft, as well as more than 200 helicopters, will be removed from the carriers' fleet.
Kazakhstan will export more oil to Europe. Monthly supplies will increase from 100,000 to 130,000 tons. The agreement has been extended until the end of 2026, covering resources from Karachaganak Petroleum Operating B.V.
The organizer, two co-organizers, and six involved individuals have been notified of suspicion of large-scale fraud.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Russia seeks to divide allies, and a common position of the EU, NATO, and the US can deter aggression. He noted that risks remain for Moldova, Kazakhstan, and other states, despite the victory of pro-European forces in Moldova.
A fraudulent call center that defrauded citizens of Kazakhstan out of over UAH 5. 3 million was exposed in Chernivtsi. The organizer and some participants have been detained, and an investigation is underway regarding 300 other victims for an amount exceeding UAH 70 million.
Two key oil ports on Russia's Black Sea coast have suspended tanker loading after overnight warnings of drone attacks. The suspensions affect the Caspian Pipeline Consortium terminal and the Sheskharis oil depot, both located near Novorossiysk.
Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev announced his readiness to provide a platform for negotiations between Ukraine and Russia. He emphasized the need for preliminary work to achieve mutual understanding.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine is building a new security architecture together with Great Britain, France, and over 30 countries. This is happening after the Budapest Memorandum, which was supposed to guarantee security, "failed" and turned into "empty words."
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov arrived in New York to participate in the 80th session of the UN General Assembly. According to Russian media, he will also meet with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in the United States.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that he is ready to meet with the head of the Kremlin, Putin, anywhere except Moscow. Negotiations were proposed in Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Europe, Austria, Switzerland, and Kazakhstan.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed Ukraine's priorities with the President of the UN General Assembly, Annalena Baerbock. Among them are attention to the situation in the occupied territories and support for a resolution on human rights.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Hereditary Prince Alois of Liechtenstein. They discussed the continuation of humanitarian aid to Ukraine and threats from Russia, including violations of NATO airspace.
In Poland, the Central Bureau of Investigation liquidated a criminal group involved in the illegal trade of luxury cars. Almost 600 vehicles were illegally smuggled to Russia and Belarus, and companies received over 40 million zlotys in undue VAT refunds.
The 80th session of the UN General Assembly has begun in New York and will last until September 29. It will bring together about a hundred presidents and over 40 prime ministers to discuss global challenges and strengthen international cooperation.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with US President's special representative General Keith Kellogg, discussing the situation at the front and the results of the counteroffensive near Dobropillia and Pokrovsk. They also touched upon the development of cooperation between Ukraine and the US, including agreements on drones and the procurement of American weapons.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, discussing peace, religious freedom, and the future of the Ukrainian church. Zelenskyy informed about the protection of religious freedom, cooperation with American partners, and invited the Patriarch to visit Ukraine.
On September 23, a meeting between the presidents of Ukraine and the United States will take place, as well as a summit of the Coalition for the Return of Children Abducted by Russia. Volodymyr Zelenskyy and the Prime Minister of Canada will co-chair the summit with the participation of the first ladies.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. They discussed achieving a just peace, trade and economic cooperation, and the participation of Kazakh companies in the reconstruction of Ukraine.
The fuel shortage has affected at least 20 regions of Russia, including the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine. The price of AI-92 gasoline rose and exceeded 73.2 thousand rubles per ton, which became a historical maximum.
An international criminal organization has been exposed in Ukraine that, under the guise of "legal assistance," defrauded over 4,500 citizens of Europe and Central Asia. The damages caused exceed UAH 186 million, and nine participants have been notified of suspicion.
On September 16, the first round of the 2025/2026 Champions League begins, where for the first time since the 2005/2006 season there are no Ukrainian clubs. However, Ukrainian footballers will play as part of European teams, including Trubin, Sudakov, Lunin, and Zabarnyi.
Kazakhstan's largest city, Almaty, faced a sudden dust storm that sharply worsened the weather. Local residents are posting footage of the natural disaster on social media, showing streets enveloped in thick dust.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine stated that the final declaration of the SCO summit does not mention Russian aggression against Ukraine, unlike other conflicts. This indicates the failure of Moscow's diplomatic efforts, according to the ministry.
More than 2,000 military personnel from five CSTO countries are taking part in exercises in Belarus. 450 units of equipment are involved, including aviation and drones.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Putin in China will "wriggle out" regarding negotiations. The President of Ukraine emphasized that Russia is the only one who seeks to prolong the war.
Iran is tightening visa rules for Russians, requiring them to apply to Iranian tour companies for visa processing and hotel bookings. This is due to the escalation of the conflict in the Middle East to prevent the entry of undesirable persons.
The number of Berlin schools teaching Russian has increased to 60 in the 2024/25 academic year, while the number of Russian language teachers has decreased. The Senate Administration did not provide information on the impact of Russian aggression on language teaching.
Pro-government Russian political scientist Sergei Markov was recognized as a "foreign agent". The likely reason is his statement about Russia's responsibility for shooting down an Azerbaijani plane on December 25, 2024.
China accused the US of "threatening world peace" ahead of the SCO summit, to which Washington was not invited. Putin, Modi, and Erdogan are expected at the meeting.
