today’s collected reporting — by newsroom and editorial bloc
today’s collected reporting — by newsroom and editorial bloc
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CIA Director John Ratcliffe may take a leading role in negotiations to end Russia's war against Ukraine. The Trump administration is considering changes to the negotiation team due to a lack of progress.
On September 9, Iran launched a missile attack on a US military base in Jordan and targeted ten vessels near the Strait of Hormuz. This was in response to the sinking of five Iranian oil tankers by US forces. The mutual attacks on maritime vessels marked the largest wave since the war began six months ago.
Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani urged President Volodymyr Zelensky to include Italy and Poland in peace initiatives. He emphasized the importance of uniting the efforts of all EU countries to achieve a just peace.
The UN General Assembly's presidium rejected Russia's attempt to remove the issue of Ukraine's temporarily occupied territories from the agenda. Only Russia supported the proposal, while the majority of members voted against it.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and First Lady Olena Zelenska have arrived in Canada for a three-day visit from September 9 to 11. The visit includes events in Calgary, Toronto, and North Bay, focusing on defense, economic, and energy cooperation.
On September 8, a phone call took place between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. The conversation focused on the need to end the war in Ukraine, with Trump emphasizing the urgency of resolving the conflict.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with Iceland's Foreign Minister Þórdís Kolbrún Reykfjörð Gylfadóttir. They discussed energy protection, strengthening air defense, and Ukraine's preparations for the winter period.
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.
Iran has relaxed currency controls and encourages businesses to use cryptocurrencies for repatriating foreign earnings. This move allows exporters to utilize USDT and Bitcoin for trade despite sanctions.
Russia struck a shopping center in Sumy, resulting in at least two deaths and 20 injuries. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha stated that this was a deliberate targeting by Russia. He called for enhanced air defense and sanctions against Russia.
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.
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 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.
On September 5, the US launched strikes against three Iranian oil tankers in response to missile attacks by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps on US Navy ships. According to Central Command, no American personnel were harmed during the incident.
The General Court of the European Union rejected Hungary's lawsuit challenging the decision to use income from frozen Russian Central Bank assets to finance military aid to Ukraine. The court stated it lacked jurisdiction in this matter. The lawsuit was filed in July 2024 against the EU Council and the European Peace Facility.
