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The leaders of Russia and the United States spoke for an hour about ending the war and restoring ties. The Kremlin denied having aggressive plans toward Europe.
Ukraine and the United States have tentatively agreed on a meeting between Zelenskyy and Trump in September. The sides may discuss air defense and diplomacy.
The Kremlin spokesperson stated that the Russian Federation was ready to resume talks with Ukraine and the United States. He accused Kyiv of "inflexibility" and threatened "a deterioration in the terms of peace".
Zelenskyy stressed that Europe must participate in negotiations on ending the war. He also stated the need for security guarantees and support for Ukraine's accession to the EU.
Ukraine and the U. S. have developed several ideas for ending the war. Zelenskyy said that their details are not being disclosed yet.
The meeting could be held in the UAE, Switzerland or Turkey. The parties will discuss energy, grain and the exchange of prisoners of war.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is counting on U. S. support in implementing the Freyja anti-ballistic project.
Iceland’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs called Trump’s map showing an American flag over Iceland inappropriate and summoned the U. S. ambassador. The post appeared amid attention focused on Greenland.
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham and U. S. President Donald Trump discussed the war in Ukraine and the need for further work on a ceasefire. They also discussed peace in the Middle East.
The countries that manufacture Patriot systems are seeking ways to quickly strengthen Ukraine’s air defense before winter. France and Italy are preparing to transfer SAMP/T systems and Aster missiles.
Cuba said that no negotiations with the US are taking place, while losses from the embargo reached $8. 1 billion in 2025. Havana blames the oil blockade for the prolonged power outages.
Zelenskyy said that Russia is ready for negotiations. Ukraine wants to restore the diplomatic process and agree on de-escalation by winter.
Donald Trump published maps with the name "New America" instead of New Mexico. The state's governor said that the name is not up for discussion.
The Annapolis Symphony Orchestra in the United States canceled its collaboration with Vadim Repin and changed the concert program following an appeal from the Embassy of Ukraine.
The US seeks to resume negotiations between Ukraine, the US and Russia. There are no specific dates, and linking them to elections in Russia is merely Kyiv’s forecast.
According to the expert, it was important for Washington to receive positive signals from both sides, and in his assessment, this became the main result of the visits.
The UN session will open on September 8, 2026, under the chairmanship of Khalilur Rahman. The general debate will take place from September 22 to 28, with talks on Ukraine possible.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting with the negotiating team after meetings in Kyiv with representatives of the U. S. president. He called for continuing the joint work.
According to the Kyiv International Institute of Sociology (KIIS), 71% of Ukrainians consider themselves happy, returning to the level of 2021. Money, health and the meaning of life have the strongest impact on happiness.
Brent and WTI prices rose by more than $1 amid the escalation of U. S. and Iranian attacks. Oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz declined.
Chris Wright said that damage to Russian oil refineries reduced diesel exports and drove up prices in the U. S. The price of fuel reached $5.85 per gallon.
Jilin Chemical Fiber Group may have supplied Russia with 46 tonnes of carbon chemicals for the production of attack drones. The US and Ukraine confirmed the authenticity of the documents.
North Korea commissioned its second 5,000-ton-class destroyer at the port of Wonsan. Kim Jong Un linked the vessel to nuclear deterrence.
Ursula von der Leyen will present a plan for EU investment in Greenland and closer political ties. It concerns minerals, satellites and energy.
The blockade and sanctions are reducing Iran’s oil revenues and limiting access to foreign currency. Tehran has failed to trigger a global energy shock.
U. S. presidential envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner departed Kyiv by the "Peace Express" train. Zelenskyy thanked them for their visit.
Zelenskyy said that Ukraine is counting on new U. S. sanctions against Russia. According to the President, this issue was not discussed during the meeting with Witkoff and Kushner.
Jordan Bardella, leader of the "National Rally," is demanding guarantees of repayment for aid to Ukraine. He proposes spending funds only on European weapons.
Zelenskyy said that the Donbas is one of the key issues of the war and Ukraine’s outpost. He suggested that Russia may launch a new mobilization after the elections.
If the war continues through the winter, Ukraine is counting on additional U. S. support. Zelenskyy also spoke about reliable assistance from Europe.