06:45 Slovenia: It's Inadvisable to Omit Precision Weapons for Kiev
06:11 Baerbock urges Iran to halt backing of Russia's conflict
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock has urged Iran to stop backing Russia in its conflict against Ukraine and to cease the supply of ballistic missiles and drones. This was stated by Baerbock's office on a social media platform. Baerbock discussed the matter with her Iranian counterpart Abbas Araktschi on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York.
06:01 Trump announces meeting with Zelenskyy
Former US President Donald Trump has announced that he will meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy this Friday in New York. The meeting will take place at Trump Tower in Manhattan, Trump said. Zelenskyy, who met with President Joe Biden on Thursday, will reportedly extend his stay in the US to meet with Trump. Prior to his trip to the US, Zelenskyy had expressed interest in meeting with Trump, Biden, and Vice President Kamala Harris to present his "victory plan" for ending the conflict in Ukraine. Learn more about this here.
04:25 Harris pledges support to Zelenskyy and subtly warns about Trump
Democratic US presidential candidate Kamala Harris has pledged her support to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and implied a warning against a victory of her Republican opponent, Donald Trump, without naming him. "My commitment to the people of Ukraine remains unwavering. (...) I will continue to stand with Ukraine and work towards ensuring that Ukraine emerges victorious and lives in peace and prosperity," Harris said during a visit to Zelenskyy in Washington. She cautioned that a resolution to the conflict cannot be reached without Ukraine's input. However, some in the US seek to force Ukraine to give up significant territory, accept neutrality, and relinquish security guarantees from other countries. These proposals are reminiscent of those put forward by Russian leader Putin and are a form of surrender.
02:08 Ukraine reports attacks west of Kherson
Russian forces reportedly shelled the settlement of Tomyna Balka west of the Ukrainian-controlled city of Kherson on Thursday, according to the region's governor, Prokrudin. A woman was killed and another individual was injured in the attack, as reported on Telegram.
00:55 UK to Send More Artillery Systems to Ukraine
The UK will send another batch of self-propelled artillery systems of the AS90 type to Ukraine's armed forces. A total of 10 such systems have already been delivered to Ukraine, with six more expected to arrive in the coming weeks, according to the UK's Ministry of Defense.
23:33 UNO Struggling to Fund Aid for Ukrainians this WinterThe United Nations has reported that it has less funding than needed to assist people in Ukraine this upcoming winter. "The funding level of organizations like ours is far too low for this time of year," says Karolina Lindholm Billing, the UNHCR's Ukraine representative. The UNHCR currently has only 47% of the funds it needs to aid the millions of Ukrainians displaced or affected by the conflict in their country. Last year at this time, the UNHCR was 70% funded.
22:13 Biden: US to Increase Aid to UkrainePresident Joe Biden has announced that the US will increase its aid to Ukraine during his remaining time in office. This is aimed at strengthening the negotiating position of Kyiv's government, Biden said before meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Washington. Biden's term ends in January, and he may be succeeded by Vice President Kamala Harris or Republican Donald Trump, who is expected to significantly reduce US engagement with Ukraine.
21:34 Ukraine: Russia Planning Escalation of Attacks in SaporischschjaUkrainian intelligence reports suggest that Russian troops plan to intensify their attacks in the Saporischschja region soon. "There is a trend towards escalation in the situation in the combat zone sector in the Saporischschja region," said a spokesperson for troops stationed in southern Ukraine on national television. "In the past 24 hours, there were five [Russian] attacks, and we can expect this number to increase, as our data indicates that the enemy is amassing attack groups near the [settlement] Pryiutne." Furthermore, the spokesperson said that light armored vehicles have been delivered to the Russian side. "This means they are preparing for offensive operations."
21:00 Biden to Zelensky: Russia Will Not TriumphAt the start of their meeting in Washington, US President Joe Biden reassured Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky of ongoing US support. "Russia will not prevail, Ukraine will," Biden said as he welcomed his Ukrainian counterpart in the Oval Office at the White House: "And we will be by your side every step of the way." Read more about this here.
You can read about previous developments here.
Despite Baerbock's plea for Iran to halt supporting Russia's conflict, military operations continue in Ukraine with reports of Russian forces shelling western Kherson. Amidst these escalating tensions, the UK plans to send more artillery systems to strengthen Ukraine's defenses.
