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Closed discussions at the White House revealed that advisors to President Donald Trump believe the conflict with Iran could last until the end of his term in 2029. This contradicts Trump's public statements about a potential quick end to the war.
Hungary announced that it is currently not ready to unblock the opening of negotiation clusters for Ukraine's accession to the European Union. The reasons include the attitude of Hungarian society towards Ukraine and issues related to the protection of national minorities.
The IAEA has referred the issue of Iran's nuclear program to the UN Security Council for the first time in 20 years due to Iran's lack of cooperation in investigating uranium traces. The resolution was supported by 23 out of 35 members.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that Russia rejects all proposals for dialogue to end the war in Ukraine. According to him, the chances of concluding the conflict are currently very low.
On September 9, EU ambassadors failed to reach an agreement on extending individual sanctions against Russia due to Slovakia's opposition. Slovakia insists on a six-month extension instead of the proposed one year and demands the removal of certain names from the sanctions list.
American startup Covenant plans to begin mass production of affordable Anthem cruise missiles in Germany starting in 2027. The company aims to produce 5,000 units annually to meet the demand from European countries for long-range weapons.
Yuri Ushakov, an aide to Russian President Vladimir Putin, stated that the US must stop military aid to Ukraine to end the war. He also mentioned the possibility of peace talks in a US-Russia-Ukraine format.
Russia expressed readiness to resume negotiations with Ukraine in a trilateral format involving the US. The potential meeting place is Abu Dhabi, where the parties have previously held talks.
The Committee of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe has urged the creation of a mechanism to use frozen Russian assets to compensate Ukraine based on rulings from the European Court of Human Rights. The initiative suggests the potential transfer of billions of euros to Ukraine.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky responded to recent Russian strikes on Ukraine, urging the international community to strengthen sanctions and support. He emphasized that Moscow should not enter winter feeling impunity for its actions.
Polish Foreign Minister Radek Sikorski suggested that President Karol Nawrocki could leverage his connections with Donald Trump to support Ukraine regarding the supply of Patriot missiles. Sikorski noted that the decision to transfer missiles is complex due to their scarcity, while Russia continues to actively produce new missiles.
The Trump administration has resumed processing immigration visa applications for Poland and Hungary. This decision came from the White House, but no official explanations were provided regarding the choice of these specific countries.
Tino Chrupalla, a leader of the Alternative for Germany party, stated the need to stop arms supplies to Ukraine and lift sanctions on Russia. He also expressed support for Hungary's energy policy, which he believes correctly ties its energy sector to Russia.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that Ukraine should become a 'buffer zone' between Russia and the West after the war. He also rejected the possibility of the current Ukrainian government remaining in power.
Kaja Kallas, the EU's high representative, accused the Belarusian regime of using illegal migration as a weapon against Europe, particularly Lithuania. She urged European countries to unite efforts to counter these actions from Minsk.
