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Trump and Xi talks: China expert explains what to watch in the context of settling the war
Donald Trump and Xi Jinping during a meeting in Beijing in May 2026 (Photo: EPA) In the context of a peaceful settlement of Russia's war against Ukraine, after the meeting between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping, it will be necessary to look not at words, but at a number of Beijing's future actions. Vita Holod, a board member of the Ukrainian Association of China Scholars, said this for LIGA.net's article on the planned talks between the leaders of the United States and China.
Ukraine, EU and 50 states at the UN General Assembly call on Russia to finally agree to a ceasefire
Signatories of the document (Photo: Ministry of Foreign Affairs) Ukraine, the European Union and 50 states jointly appealed to Russia to agree to a ceasefire, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported. "Since March 2025, Ukraine has agreed to a full, immediate and unconditional ceasefire.
"Very bad signal." Estonia seeks explanation from France over lifting Usmanov sanctions
Alisher Usmanov receives an award from dictator Vladimir Putin in 2018 (Photo: EPA) France should provide an explanation after it pushed for the lifting of European Union sanctions against Russian oligarch Alisher Usmanov – a move that is the wrong signal at the wrong time. Estonian foreign minister Margus Tsahkna said this in an interview with Reuters.
New US unit to arrive in country neighboring Russia
Illustrative photo: EPA US representatives have informed Estonia that the rotational presence of American troops will soon continue, with a new unit set to arrive in the country during November. Estonia’s Ministry of Defence reported this. "Estonia greatly values the US presence in the country and its contribution to ensuring security in the Baltic region.
"Putin needs a victory." Zelenskyy sees "very high" risk of Russian attack on Europe
путін epa (9) President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said there is an extremely high likelihood of a Russian attack on neighboring European countries, including through a ground operation. The head of state said this while speaking to journalists after talks with US president Donald Trump. Zelenskyy noted that Vladimir Putin is not winning on the battlefield in Ukraine – and this is a problem for the dictator, as he has to demonstrate results to Russian society. "He is afraid only of his own people.
Zelenskyy: We discussed an energy truce with Trump – US will convey proposal to Russia
Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Donald Trump (Photo: Office of the President) President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed that an energy truce was among the topics of his talks with US leader Donald Trump. According to him, the United States will convey such a proposal to Russia. The head of state said this while speaking to journalists after the meeting. "I am not sure Russia is ready as of today. But in any case, we talked [with Trump] about an energy truce for us," the Ukrainian president said.
"Big thing – before winter." Zelenskyy and Trump agree on timeline needed to end war
Blackout in Kyiv in January 2026 (Illustrative photo SERGEY DOLZHENKO / EPA) The presidents of Ukraine and the United States, Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Donald Trump, agreed that it would be better to end the war before winter. The politicians said this while speaking to the press ahead of talks on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. "I hope that we will end this war, and president Trump will help us... And I think that we need to do this as quickly as possible, before winter comes.
"Moscow Is Celebrating." Ukraine Reacts to Usmanov and Fridman Being Removed from EU Sanctions
Andriy Sybiha (Photo: Mykola Tys / EPA) Ukraine has condemned the Council of the European Union’s decision to remove Russian oligarchs Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman from the sanctions list. The statement was published by foreign minister Andrii Sybiha. "The decision to remove Usmanov and Fridman from the sanctions list is shameful and entirely unjustified.
Trump says he will be "forced" to use "hellish sanctions" against Russia if necessary
Donald Trump (Photo: GIUSEPPE LAMI / EPA) U.S. President Donald Trump said that, if necessary, he would have to use the law on "hellish sanctions" against Russia. The politician said this during an address at the start of the UN General Assembly’s high-level week. "We continue to seek an end to the disastrous war between Russia and Ukraine, which, as I have said, is killing thousands and thousands of people every month.
Trump at UN speaks on ending the war: I think it will happen faster than people understand
Donald Trump during his speech at the UN General Assembly (Photo: SARAH YENESEL / EPA) U.S. President Donald Trump said he was working to end Russia’s war against Ukraine with his counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy and dictator Vladimir Putin. The politician said this during an address to the UN General Assembly. "We’re working very closely with the leaders of Russia and Ukraine, and we will get that one [the war] done. It’s going to happen, I think, more quickly than people understand.
Magyar responds to Sybiha on why Hungary is not in the Carpathian Eight, using a football analogy
Péter Magyar (Photo: LUDOVIC MARIN / EPA) Hungarian prime minister Péter Magyar suggested that his country had been included in the "Carpathian Eight" (C8) without its consent. The politician published the relevant post on X. "To claim that a sovereign country is a member of an international initiative (Carpathian Integration) without prior consultation or consent of the country concerned is completely unacceptable.
"Trump and administration decision": U.S. troops head to rotation in Baltic country
Gitanas Nauseda (Photo: VALDA KALNIN / EPA) U.S. troops are heading to Lithuania for a rotation, President Gitanas Nauseda said on X. "I have just received confirmation that a new rotation of U.S. troops is already on its way to Lithuania! We are grateful to President Donald Trump and the U.S. administration for this decision, which is important not only for Lithuania but also for the security of the entire region," the politician wrote.
Bihus.Info says Kim may use an apartment in an elite residential complex and more. He responds
The family of former head of the Mykolaiv regional administration and newly appointed veterans affairs minister Vitaliy Kim may be using a number of expensive assets absent from his declarations, media outlet Bihus.Info claims in its investigation. The official denied the journalists' findings. "Vitalii Kim came into politics from business, including real estate development.
Former prosecutor general Kravchenko dismissed from prosecution bodies. He requested it himself
Ruslan Kravchenko (Photo: Facebook official) Former prosecutor general Ruslan Kravchenko has been dismissed from the prosecution service after submitting the relevant request himself. Mariana Haiovska-Kovbasiuk, spokesperson for the Prosecutor General's Office, told LIGA.net this in a comment. She noted that, under the relevant law, Kravchenko remained a PGO prosecutor even after being dismissed as head of the agency.
"Orban's policies are thriving." Ukraine responds to Magyar's statements on the Carpathian Eight and oil depots
Andriy Sybiha (Photo: Ministry of Foreign Affairs) Kyiv has responded to Budapest's refusal to participate in the "Carpathian Eight" (C8) and a joint project to build a petroleum products storage facility – foreign minister Andrii Sybiha compared the statements of Hungarian prime minister Péter Magyar with the actions of his pro-Russian predecessor Viktor Orbán. The Ukrainian official published the post on X.
What concession Trump could make to coordinate with China on Ukraine: Klimkin explains
Pavlo Klimkin (Screenshot from LIGA.net video) The United States and the People's Republic of China could coordinate better on Ukraine, while Beijing separately could become more proactive in engaging on issues critical to Kyiv, if US leader Donald Trump makes a concession on Taiwan. This opinion was expressed by former foreign minister and analyst Pavlo Klimkin in a new episode of the "Klimkin Explains" format for LIGA.net.
Macron wants to steer Trump toward the right decisions, including on Ukraine – BFMTV
Emmanuel Macron and Donald Trump (Photo: SHAWN THEW) French president Emmanuel Macron intends to speak "frankly" with his American counterpart Donald Trump in an attempt to "steer him toward the right decisions," including on Ukraine. The BFMTV television channel reported this, citing sources close to the French leader.
Magyar said Hungary has "good reasons" not to join the Carpathian Eight – sources
Péter Magyar (Photo: Boglarka Bodnar / EPA) Hungarian prime minister Péter Magyar said his country had declined to join the "Carpathian Eight" (C8), a regional grouping launched by Ukraine several days ago. Sources in Hungary's media community who attended Magyar's speech in parliament told LIGA.net about this.
Zelenskyy responded to Trump on strikes against Russian oil refineries. He named the condition
Volodymyr Zelenskyy (Photo: Robin van Lonkhuijsen / EPA) President Volodymyr Zelenskyy responded to a statement by his American counterpart Donald Trump regarding Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil refineries – Kyiv is ready to stop the attacks if Moscow does the same. The Ukrainian leader published the relevant post on X. "From the very first minute, Ukraine has sought peace.
Trump, Putin and Xi. Klimkin explained when the meeting may take place and whether they will talk about Ukraine
Pavlo Klimkin (Screenshot from LIGA.net video) US president Donald Trump, Russian dictator Vladimir Putin and Chinese leader Xi Jinping will have an opportunity to meet as early as November, and Ukraine could become one of the topics of their conversation. This opinion was expressed by former foreign minister and analyst Pavlo Klimkin in a new episode of the "Klimkin Explains" format for LIGA.net.
Russians held "elections" to the State Duma. Spoiler: Putin’s party is winning
"Elections" in the Moscow region (Photo: EPA) The political force of dictator Vladimir Putin, "United Russia," is leading in the pseudo-elections to the State Duma, which lasted from September 18 to 20. Preliminary data from the "counting" of votes were published by Russian propagandists from RIA Novosti.
"The only way is to send it to China." Onistrat says ports will no longer operate as before
Andriy Onistrat (Screenshot from LIGA.net video) Grain exports through Ukrainian ports will no longer be as they were before as long as the war continues and there is a threat from Russia’s jet drones. This was stated by serviceman and former banker Andrii Onistrat in a new episode of the "Money of War" podcast on LIGA.net.
"This meeting may change a lot." Zelenskyy spoke with Trump, there will be talks at the UN General Assembly
Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Donald Trump during their meeting on July 8 at the NATO summit (Photo: Office of the Ukrainian president) The presidents of Ukraine and the United States, Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Donald Trump, will have a meeting during the high-level week at the UN General Assembly. The Ukrainian leader reported this after communicating with his American counterpart. "We have just spoken with President Trump. An important conversation, and we managed to discuss many things.
"It’s a disaster": Pro-Russian AfD leads in another German state, exit poll shows
Friedrich Merz (Photo: HANNIBAL HANSCHKE / EPA) The pro-Russian far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party is winning the election to the state parliament of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, broadcaster Deutsche Welle reported, citing exit-poll data from infratest dimap. According to preliminary data, AfD has 37.1%, followed by the Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD) with 35.6%, and the Left Party with 7.4%.
Major operation: prosecutor general’s Office and BES report uncovering UAH 23.5bn conversion center — video, photos
Law enforcement agencies have reported uncovering an illegal "conversion center" with a significant turnover. The prosecutor general’s Office, which is overseeing the case procedurally, reported on the work of officers from the Bureau of Economic Security (BES). According to the prosecutor general’s Office, about UAH 500 million passed through the "conversion center" every month.
Macron rejects Trump’s claims to French territory
Emmanuel Macron (Photo: EPA THOMAS SAMSON French president Emmanuel Macron rejected his US counterpart Donald Trump’s claims to his country’s overseas territory. The politician’s remarks were reported by Le Figaro. Macron said that Saint Pierre and Miquelon are French territory and that this is "self-evident." He made the statement on September 19 after arriving in the archipelago for a two-day visit, in response to a question about a map published by Trump that sparked controversy.
"Humanitarian catastrophe": Ukraine seeks civilian corridor in Kherson region, Sybiha says
View of occupied Oleshky from a drone (Photo: 34th Marine Brigade "Borysfen") Ukraine will raise the situation in Oleshky and other temporarily occupied settlements on the left bank of the Kherson region during the high-level week of the UN General Assembly. Russia is blocking evacuations and humanitarian aid for civilians there, foreign minister Andrii Sybiha said. "Russia is deliberately creating a humanitarian catastrophe on the temporarily occupied left bank of the Kherson region.
1,000+ sirens by the end of 2026: Poland unveils plans for region bordering Ukraine
Illustrative photo: Depositphotos Amid the Russian threat, Poland will significantly increase the number of warning sirens in Lublin Voivodeship, which borders Ukraine. The plan was announced by the country’s Interior Minister Marcin Kierwiński. The official said that Russia has recently changed its strategy of aggression against Ukraine and has been attacking border crossing points on the Polish border for many days in a row.
Trump asked about Russian threat, says it has already been attacking Ukraine’s allies
Donald Trump (Photo: Samuel Corum / EPA) US president Donald Trump said that Russia has been attacking Ukraine’s allies for several years already. He said this during an event at the White House. A journalist asked Trump about concerns among Poland’s leadership that Moscow could attack Kyiv’s partners. "I think they’ve already attacked the Ukrainian allies. They’ve been attacking the Ukrainian allies for about five years now (the full-scale war has lasted about 4.5 years.
Russians strike apartment building in Sumy with aerial bomb, leaving people dead and injured
Photo: State Emergency Service of Sumy Region Russian occupiers attacked an apartment building in Sumy with a guided aerial bomb (KAB), leaving people dead and injured. The head of the regional administration, Oleh Hryhorov, reported this. So far, two people have been reported killed and seven injured, including a 13-year-old girl. "Three people are in serious condition. Medics are providing all necessary assistance. Relevant services continue to work at the site.
Pro-Russian Babiš says Europe and the US must "force" both Putin and Zelenskyy into negotiations
Andrej Babiš (Photo: JAKUB GAVLAK / EPA) Czech prime minister Andrej Babiš said that in order to end the war, Europe and the United States allegedly need to pressure not only Russian dictator Vladimir Putin, but also President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Ukrinform reported the politician’s remarks at the Prague Defense Summit. "We must stop this war.
NATO command order: Czech Gripens flew to Poland due to UAV activity west of Ukraine
Gripen fighter of the Czech Armed Forces (Photo: MARTIN DIVISEK / EPA) Czech fighter jets flew to Poland amid the Russian threat on Ukrainian territory. The Czech Armed Forces reported their involvement in protecting an ally on X. "Due to drone activity west of Ukraine, our combat JAS-39 Gripen aircraft took off from the base in Pardubice to monitor the area near Poland’s eastern border," the military said.
After incident involving Russian warship, Denmark to accelerate aid to Ukraine
Lars Løkke Rasmussen (Illustrative photo: GEORGE CHRISTOPHOROU / EPA) Denmark’s government will accelerate the provision of an aid package to Ukraine in response to a recent incident in which a Russian warship fired warning flares toward a Danish helicopter. Danish foreign minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen announced this, Bloomberg reported. The official said Denmark will allocate $275 million, which will mainly be directed toward improving Ukrainian air defense systems.
Reuters: Putin’s top economic representative and pro-Russian AfD prepare for a meeting
Kirill Dmitriev (Photo: EPA) Kirill Dmitriev, a senior economic envoy of the Russian dictator, and the leadership of the pro-Russian far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party have begun preparations for a meeting in 2027 to discuss the resumption of gas supplies to Germany, which is Europe’s largest economy. Reuters reported, citing two sources informed about the plan.
"No meeting will take place." Chalyi explains why Russians do not want to meet with Zelenskyy
Valeriy Chalyi (Screenshot from LIGA.net video) Russians do not want to hold a meeting with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and do not understand how strategically important decisions are made in Ukraine, according to Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary and former Ukrainian ambassador to the United States Valeriy Chalyi. He said this in a new video interview on the YouTube channel of LIGA.net.
"Great news!" Trump says progress made toward U.S. base in Poland
Karol Nawrocki and Donald Trump during a meeting at the White House in September 2025 (Photo: RADEK PIETRUSZKA / EPA) U.S. President Donald Trump said progress has been made toward opening a U.S. military base in Poland. The head of state wrote about this on his Truth Social platform. "GREAT NEWS! Thanks to the bold leadership of my friend, Polish President Karol Nawrocki, major progress is being made toward establishing a U.S. Army base in Poland," Trump said.
Europe to provide Ukraine with €3.3 billion for missile and drone procurement, von der Leyen says
Ursula von der Leyen (Photo: OLIVIER HOSLET / EPA) European Commission head Ursula von der Leyen announced new support for Ukraine after speaking with president Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The European Commission published the politician’s statement on the outcome of the call on its website. "Russia is relentlessly targeting Kyiv, trying to make daily life impossible for its inhabitants. We stand with them. And with all Ukrainians.
Tusk lays out "most likely scenario" in war: Hybrid strikes against Europe and beyond
Donald Tusk (Photo: RADEK PIETRUSZKA / EPA) The Kremlin plans hybrid drone and missile attacks against countries supporting Ukraine, while Moscow is not interested in negotiations at least until the end of winter. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said this during an address to the lower house of parliament, the Sejm, Onet reported.
"Budget hole." Fedorov’s team responds to whether drone purchases affected military salaries
Mikhail Fedorov (Photo: Telegram of the ex-minister) The team of former defense minister Mykhailo Fedorov said that budget funds used in advance at the beginning of 2026 had already been reimbursed by mid-summer through a concessional European Union loan. The former official’s press office told journalists this.
"Russia does not cease its aggressive actions." Poland increases F-16 and helicopter activity
Polish F-16 (Photo: GRZEGORZ MICHALOWSKI / EPA) Poland has increased its use of aviation amid Russian threats, defense minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz said. "Russia does not cease its aggressive actions. Today, it carried out an attack just a few kilometers from the Polish border. There was no violation of our airspace," the official wrote. Therefore, Kosiniak-Kamysz said, he had decided in recent weeks to strengthen the protection of Polish airspace.
"An interception took place." Drapatyi reported to Zelenskyy on a new success with UAVs against jet drones
Volodymyr Zelenskyy (Photo: Office of the president) Ukraine has achieved a new success in testing interceptors against Russian jet drones, president Volodymyr Zelenskyy said after a report by commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Mykhailo Drapatyi. "Importantly, there is another positive result from testing interceptors against jet Shaheds: an interception took place. I thank all the developers and our warriors. We will scale it up," the head of state said.
Meloni explains Russian provocations as "nervousness"
Giorgia Meloni (Photo: DONATO FASANO / EPA) Russia is showing signs of nervousness, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said regarding provocations by the aggressor state. The politician’s remarks were reported by national news agency ANSA.
"Russia’s behavior is becoming increasingly aggressive." Nausėda believes drones may be deliberately allowed to stray off course
Gitanas Nauseda (Photo: Maxym Marusenko / EPA) Lithuanian president Gitanas Nausėda said that drone incidents in Europe are another attempt by the Kremlin to punish countries supporting Ukraine. He suggested that drones may be deliberately allowed to stray off course. The politician said this in an interview with broadcaster LRT. According to Nausėda, the number of drone incidents in Europe is not finite. "Russia’s behavior is becoming increasingly aggressive.
Zelenskyy: Energy will also be on the agenda during talks in the US
Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Donald Trump during their meeting on July 8 at the NATO summit (Photo: Office of the Ukrainian President) President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that the energy sector would be one of the topics of Ukraine’s upcoming meetings in the United States. The head of state said this in his evening address. "We are preparing meetings with our partners in the United States.
Germany to send fighter jets to Baltic state to secure elections
German Eurofighter fighter jet (Photo: FRIEDEMANN VOGEL / EPA) Germany will deploy fighter jets to Latvia to protect the country’s airspace during the October parliamentary elections, as repeated drone incursions have raised security concerns on NATO’s eastern flank. Germany’s Defence Ministry announced the decision on the aircraft, Politico reports.
Zelenskyy on elections and Fedorov: They want to be in politics; I think it is a mistake
Volodymyr Zelenskyy (Photo: Robin van Lonkhuijsen / EPA) President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called calls to hold elections during the war a mistake. He said this in an interview with CBS News. The journalist asked Zelenskyy about people in the government and those who recently left it, including former Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, who called for elections to be held. He asked what, in the president’s view, had prompted them to do so. "They want to be in politics. I think it is a mistake.
Deputy prosecutor general Krym says his wife was forced to obtain Russian citizenship
Maksym Krym (Photo: Kyiv Regional prosecutor's Office) Deputy prosecutor general Maksym Krym, commenting on his wife's Russian citizenship, said that she became a victim of forced passportization in temporarily occupied Crimea. The official said this in a comment to Ukrainska Pravda.
Police and bomb disposal specialists were operating in the area where Denmark's defense minister lives. It turned out – because of a hobby drone
Jeppe Bruus (Photo: Sebastian Elias Uth / EPA) A drone was found near the home of Danish defense minister Jeppe Bruus. It later turned out that it was a hobby UAV. This was reported by the official himself and Danish broadcaster DR. "This morning, there were many police officers in the area around my private home. The reason for this was the discovery of a drone in the area. It is a completely standard procedure for police to investigate such cases," Bruus wrote.
Source: No notice of suspicion was issued to person close to SAPO chief
Oleksandr Klymenko (Photo: Facebook SAP) No notice of suspicion was issued to a person close to Oleksandr Klymenko, head of the Specialized Anti-Corruption prosecutor's Office. A source at the Office of the prosecutor general told LIGA.net this. This concerns one of two notices of suspicion announced on the morning of September 14 by then prosecutor general Ruslan Kravchenko. The other concerned Semen Kryvonos, director of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau.
Zelenskyy: Witkoff and Kushner raised energy ceasefire, but it means different things for us and Putin
Jared Kushner, Steve Witkoff and Volodymyr Zelenskyy during a meeting on September 6 in Kyiv (Photo: SERGEY DOLZHENKO / EPA) President Volodymyr Zelenskyy denied that an energy ceasefire is in place, saying that Ukraine is responding to Russian strikes. The head of state said this in an interview with CBS News. Referring to drone strikes on energy facilities by both sides, the journalist asked the president whether such a ceasefire currently exists.
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