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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.
The European Union plans to create a satellite system called IRIS², which will serve as an alternative to Starlink. Commissioner Andrius Kubilius urged EU member states to unite efforts for this project, scheduled for launch in 2029, and to avoid separate national initiatives.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
Iran gains access to the US financial system by circumventing sanctions through foreign banks. According to Western officials, approximately $9 billion of Iranian-origin funds passed through American banks in 2024. In response, the US has intensified its Operation Economic Outcast campaign.
The UK announced a ban on imports from illegal Israeli settlements in the West Bank. In response, Israel is closing the British consulate in Jerusalem and imposing restrictions on British representatives.
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.
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.
In the past month, Russia has launched missile strikes on at least four Ukrainian metallurgical enterprises, including Zaporizhstal and ArcelorMittal Kryvyi Rih. Meanwhile, Russian producers continue to export products to international markets, including the European Union.
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 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.
