Zelenskyy meets with Indian Prime Minister Modi in the United States
In New York, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
It is noted that Zelenskyy and Modi discussed the implementation of cooperation in the areas agreed upon during the Indian Prime Minister’s visit to Kyiv a month ago. Then they talked about intensifying trade, economic and defense cooperation, involving India in post–war reconstruction, as well as cooperation in education, science and culture.
Special attention during the meeting was paid to strengthening cooperation on international platforms, in particular within the UN and the G20, as well as to the implementation of the Peace Formula and preparations for the second Peace Summit.
Zelenskyy also thanked India for supporting Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Russia will not participate in the second peace summit – Russian Foreign Ministry
Russia will not participate in the second Peace Summit, which Kyiv plans to hold by the end of 2024, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said.
Russian representatives have not participated in any meetings within the framework of the “Burgenstock process” and do not intend to. This process itself has nothing to do with the settlement, – she said when asked about the second Peace Summit.
According to Zakharova, the goal of the new summit is to “push through the absolutely unviable ‘Zelenskyy formula’ as a non-alternative basis for resolving the conflict,” to gain the support of the “world majority” and “on its behalf to put forward an ultimatum of surrender to Russia”.
The Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson also spoke about “another manifestation of the fraud of the Anglo-Saxons and their Ukrainian puppets.”
At the same time, Zakharova stated that Russia was ready to discuss “really serious proposals that take into account the situation on the ground, the emerging geopolitical realities, and the corresponding initiative formulated by Putin on June 14,” which was voiced by him on the eve of the first Peace Summit and looks like a proposal for Ukraine’s surrender.
Leaders of the United States, India, Japan and Australia call for peace in Ukraine
In their joint statement, the leaders of the Quad countries (Australia, India, Japan, and the United States) emphasized the importance of upholding international law and the principles of the UN Charter, including respect for the territorial integrity and sovereignty of all states. They expressed deep concern over the war in Ukraine and its devastating humanitarian consequences.
The Quad leaders, each of whom has visited Ukraine since the beginning of the war, emphasized the need to achieve a just and lasting peace that is in accordance with international law and the principles of the UN Charter.
In addition, the leaders noted the negative impact of the war on global food and energy security, especially for developing countries.
The Quad countries unanimously declared that the use or threat of use of nuclear weapons is unacceptable and called on all states to refrain from the use or threat of force against the sovereignty or territorial integrity of any country.
New Zealand imposes new sanctions against Russia and Belarus
New Zealand has imposed new sanctions on five people and six companies from Russia and Belarus.
This was announced by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of New Zealand, Winston Peters.
It is known that the sanctions include those who support Russia’s full-scale invasion and were involved in the occupation of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant and the Russian military-industrial complex.
Sanctions against Belarusian figures are a joint effort with our like-minded international partners to condemn and hold accountable those who support Russia’s illegal actions, – the New Zealand government’s press service said.
They also noted that the occupation of Zaporizhzhia NPP by Russia threatens nuclear safety, so they called for its de-occupation.
Zelenskyy says at UN Security Council that Russia wants to attack Ukrainian NPPs
At a meeting of the UN Security Council, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Russia wants to attack Ukrainian nuclear power plants and Kyiv has evidence.
We are now approaching the third winter in this war and Russia is again trying to destroy our energy system. This time they are even more cynical, they have prepared to target our nuclear power plants. We have this information and evidence, – he said.
Zelenskyy added that if Russia is ready to go this far, it means that nothing is valuable to Moscow.
So far, the Russian representative has not commented on Zelenskyy’s accusations during the UN Security Council meeting.
Trump criticizes Zelenskyy for rejecting a deal with Russia
US Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for refusing to sign a deal with Russia and allegedly slandering Trump.
The president of Ukraine is in our country, he’s making some nasty little slanders against your beloved president, me, – Trump said at a campaign rally in Mint Hill, North Carolina.
Trump also added that the United States is “giving billions of dollars” to a man who refuses to make a deal with Russia.
Bloomberg emphasizes that these comments by Donald Trump were some of the harshest public statements he has made about a full-scale war and the Ukrainian president.
G7 and partners adopt a declaration to support and rebuild Ukraine
The G7+ leaders have adopted a Joint Declaration on Supporting the Recovery and Rebuilding of Ukraine. This document provides for further military, economic and humanitarian support before and after the war.
The document was adopted during the G7+Ukraine meeting in New York and published on the website of the Office of the President of Ukraine.
Joe Biden said that more than 30 countries, including the European Union, had joined the declaration.
Biden announces new defense aid to Ukraine worth $7.9 billion
On September 26, U.S. President Joe Biden announced new defense assistance to Ukraine totaling $7.9 billion.
Biden also authorized the allocation of $5.5 billion under the President’s arms reduction authority.
In addition, the Pentagon will provide $2.4 billion in security assistance under the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative, which will provide Ukraine with additional air defense equipment, unmanned aerial systems, and air-to-ground munitions, as well as strengthen Ukraine’s defense industrial base and support its maintenance and support needs.
Separately, Biden confirmed the decision to provide Ukraine with long-range JSOW munitions.
He also instructed the U.S. Department of Defense to repair and provide Ukraine with an additional battery of Patriot anti-aircraft missile systems, as well as additional missiles to them. And to expand the training of Ukrainian F-16 pilots by training 18 more pilots next year.
Zelenskyy meets with Biden at the White House
On September 26, U.S. President Joseph Biden hosted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in his administration. The US leader promised to accelerate funding for Ukraine until the end of his term. Zelenskyy told Biden about the victory plan, and the two countries will further agree on the details of the plan.
Zelenskyy and Harris meet at the White House
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris met at the White House. The vice president said she supports Ukraine’s vision of ending the war.
This became known during a broadcast from the White House.
Harris said that “no one can end the war without Ukraine’s participation”, but there is “someone” in the United States who wants Ukraine to give up a large part of its territory, agree to neutrality and “give up its security ties with other countries”. Harris told Zelenskyy that the United States shares his vision of ending the war.
In turn, the Ukrainian president thanked for the assistance. He noted the success of the Peace Summit format in Switzerland and said he was ready for the second one.
