Russia withdraws from European Convention for Prevention of Torture
Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin has signed a law denouncing the European Committee for the Prevention of Torture and Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment.
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29 September 2025
Ukrainian weapons able to reach any military targets in Russia - FM Sybiha
Russia must realize that from today there will be no safe place on their territory, Ukrainian weapons will reach any Russian military facilities.
Moldova counts 100% of votes – Sandu’s party wins
After processing 100% of ballots in Moldova’s parliamentary elections, the ruling pro-European Party of Action and Solidarity (PAS) has emerged victorious.
Hungary bans number of Ukrainian media outlets
Hungary has banned a number of Ukrainian media outlets in response to the ban on several pro-Russian Hungarian publications in Ukraine.
EU Enlargement Commissioner Kos arrives in Ukraine
EU Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos has arrived in Ukraine for a visit during which she will meet with government officials and discuss the country's progress on its path to EU membership.
Zelensky: Russia tests how far it can go with drone attacks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called on European countries to unite and respond jointly to Russia's attack attempts.
Trump supports Ukraine’s long-range strikes against Russia — Kellogg
US Special Representative Keith Kellogg said that Donald Trump had authorized Ukraine's long-range strikes against Russia.
Ukraine’s MFA demands apologies and threatens sanctions against participants in propaganda press tour in TOT
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine is demanding formal apologies and warning of legal consequences for participants in a propaganda press tour in temporarily occupied territories (TOT) organized by Russia’s Ministry of Defense.
Zelensky to participate in Warsaw Security Forum
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will take part remotely in the Warsaw Security Forum, which will be held in Warsaw on September 29–30.
NATO to boost presence in Baltic following drone incidents in Denmark
The North Atlantic Alliance has announced it is strengthening its mission in the Baltic Sea by sending an air-defense frigate and other assets in response to drone incursions in Denmark.
28 September 2025
Zelensky hopes for adoption of 19th sanctions package against Russia and strong US measures
President Volodymyr Zelensky hopes that next week the 19th package of sanctions against Russia will be adopted and that the United States will take strong measures to force Russia to change its position.
U.S. officials discuss supplying Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine, final decision lies with Trump – J.D. Vance
U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance confirmed that President Donald Trump’s administration is discussing Ukraine’s request for Tomahawk missiles.
Russia refuses to participate in talks to end war against Ukraine – J.D.Vance
U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance emphasized that Russia is refusing to engage in any format of negotiations aimed at ending the war against Ukraine.
Moldova’s Central Election Commission confirms parliamentary election valid
Voter turnout in Moldova’s parliamentary election has surpassed the 33% threshold required for the vote to be recognized as valid.
Zelensky responds to UN Security Council's reinstated sanctions against Iran
Strict sanctions must be imposed immediately whenever someone undermines or threatens international peace and security.
Zelensky, Rutte discuss expansion of PURL program
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte have discussed the expansion of the Prioritized Ukraine Requirements List (PURL) program to purchase weapons that will protect Ukrainians from Russian terror.
Zelensky, Stoere discuss strengthening Ukraine's air defense
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky discussed bolstering Ukraine's air defense and broader defense capabilities with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere.
Pastor Burns on Russian attack against Ukraine: This is life when your neighbor becomes a madman
Pastor Mark Burns, spiritual advisor to U.S. President Donald Trump, called for unity in the wake of Russia's massive assault on Ukraine.
German FM says Germany to continue contributing to UN peacekeeping
Germany will continue to contribute to UN peacekeeping, while at the same time international institutions, including the UN, are in need of reform.
27 September 2025
Lavrov says countries have right to shoot down Russian drones outside Russia
If Russian drones leave Russia’s borders, other countries have the right to shoot them down, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said.
Russia fails to win back seat on ICAO governing council
Russia failed to garner enough support to be elected to the governing council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) during the 42nd Assembly of the organization in Montreal.
Ukraine welcomes Syria's decision on arrest warrant for Assad
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has welcomed the decision by a Syrian court to issue an arrest warrant for former president Bashar al-Assad.
Sybiha publishes flight path of Hungarian drone over Ukraine
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha has released a map showing the route taken by a Hungarian drone that flew over Ukrainian territory on September 26.
Zelensky: Parliamentary elections in Moldova pose risk for Europe
Europe faces risks during Moldova's parliamentary elections, as Russia seeks to influence and control the country — and once it gains control, it could deploy troops there.
Stefanchuk, EU lawmakers discuss launch of first clusters for Ukraine's EU integration
Verkhovna Rada Chairman Ruslan Stefanchuk and a delegation of chairs of European affairs committees from EU member-state parliaments discussed the opening of the first clusters in Ukraine's EU accession negotiations.
Zelensky: If Russians cause blackout in Kyiv, they will get one in Moscow too
President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Russia will receive a proportional response to attempts to cause a blackout in Ukraine in winter: if they cause one in Kyiv, they will get one in Moscow.
Erdogan says Turkey is developing roadmaps to achieve peace in Ukraine and will not stop on this path
The Russian-Ukrainian war is causing global losses and must be stopped. Turkey will continue its efforts to achieve a just peace, based, in particular, on the results already achieved.
Drone fragment found in Estonian nature reserve
On Saturday morning, a local resident in Estonia discovered a fragment of a drone in the Luitemaa Nature Reserve in Pärnu County.
Greece’s PM at UN: Ukraine must be at peace talks, borders cannot be redrawn by force
The process of peacefully settling Russia’s war against Ukraine must begin with an immediate ceasefire; at the same time, no peace formula is acceptable without Ukraine at the negotiating table and without the preservation of internationally recognized borders.
Wadephul to meet with Polish, French, Ukrainian foreign ministers in Warsaw
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul will travel to Warsaw early next week, where he will meet with his counterparts in the Weimar Triangle format, as well as with Ukraine's foreign minister, and take part in the Warsaw Security Forum.