To initiate negotiations, SPD foreign minister Roth advocates for a "substantially higher" amount of military aid.
07:09 Baerbock: Without our aid, hospitals and kids would be vulnerable
Germany's Foreign Minister Baerbock justifies Western weapon deliveries to Ukraine and cautions against decreasing support for Kyiv. "The idea that there would be no conflict and no casualties in Ukraine if there were no defensive weapons is as straightforward as it is incorrect," Baerbock states during a UN General Debate in New York on Thursday. "As long as Russia persists in its assault, the conflict continues. If Ukraine ceases its defense, Ukraine is lost." Russian President Putin responded to a peace conference invite by bombarding a children's hospital. Until Putin is willing to negotiate, halting our support means "leaving Ukraine's hospitals and kids defenseless. It means perpetuating additional war crimes, potentially also in other nations." Baerbock underscores that Russia has repeatedly challenged the sovereignty of Baltic states and Poland's borders.
06:45 Slovenia: Can't dismiss precision weapons for Kyiv yet
Slovenia's government advises against hasty conclusions on the use of long-range Western weapons on Russian soil, considering German reservations as well. "It's seldom wise to rule something out in advance," says Prime Minister Robert Golob on the sidelines of the UN General Debate in New York. "This is a tough subject, but at this moment, all options should be scrutinized and then the best one for the current situation chosen." Golob responds to a question about long-range cruise missile utilization, when Germany and the US primarily oppose the idea. Chancellor Olaf Scholz recently vetoed the delivery of long-range precision weapons to Ukraine in the future.
06:11 Baerbock Urges Iran to Stop Assisting Russia
German Foreign Minister Baerbock urges Iran to discontinue any assistance for Russia's battle against Ukraine and halt the transfer of ballistic missiles and drones. The Foreign Office announces this through the platform X. Baerbock spoke with her Iranian counterpart Abbas Araktschi on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York.
06:01 Trump Announces Meeting with ZelenskyFormer US President Trump reveals plans to meet with Ukrainian President Zelensky this Friday in New York at the Trump Tower in Manhattan. Zelensky, who conversed with President Joe Biden on Thursday, is reportedly extending his stay in the US to converse with Trump. Prior to his US visit, Zelensky expressed his desire to communicate with Trump, Democratic President Joe Biden, and Vice President Kamala Harris to discuss his "victory strategy" for ending the conflict in Ukraine. Read more here.
04:25 Harris Vows Zelensky Support and Warns Against TrumpUS Presidential candidate Harris promises Ukrainian President Zelensky support and issues a warning, without explicitly mentioning Trump's name. "My commitment to the people of Ukraine is steadfast. (...) I will persist in backing Ukraine and work to ensure that Ukraine emerges victorious and enjoys safety and prosperity," the Democrat says during her visit to Zelensky in Washington. She cautions that the war cannot conclude without Ukraine's involvement. However, in the US, "certain individuals" advocate for an end to the conflict, forcing Ukraine to give up significant territories, accept neutrality, and dispense with security guarantees from other nations. These proposals align with those of Russian President Putin, she asserts, and constitute a surrender.
02:08 Ukraine Reports Attacks West of KhersonRussian forces shelled the Tomyna Balka settlement west of Kherson, a Ukrainian-controlled city, on Thursday, according to Kherson's governor, Prokrudin. He reported a woman's death and another person's injury on Telegram.
00:55 UK Delivers More Artillery Systems to UkraineThe UK will deliver another batch of AS90 self-propelled artillery systems to the Ukrainian defense forces. Ten of these systems have already been delivered to Ukraine, with six more anticipated in the near future, according to the British Ministry of Defense.
23:33 UN Lacks Funds to Assist Ukrainians in WinterThe United Nations states that it lacks sufficient funds to help people in Ukraine this winter. "The funding level of organizations such as ours is far too minimal for this time of year," says Karolina Lindholm Billing, the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) representative for Ukraine. The UNHCR has only 47% of the funds needed to support the millions of Ukrainians displaced or affected by the conflict. Last year, the UNHCR was 70% funded at this time.
22:13 Biden: US to Enhance Ukraine AidPresident Joe Biden declares that the US will escalate its support for Ukraine during his remaining term. This will bolster Kyiv's position in negotiations, he says before a meeting with his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky in Washington. Biden's term concludes in January, as either Vice President Kamala Harris or Republican Donald Trump points towards diminished US involvement in Ukraine.
21:34 Ukraine: Russia planning to amplify assaults close to ZaporizhzhiaAs per intelligence reports from Ukraine, Russian military forces are anticipating boosting their aggressive actions in the Zaporizhzhia area soon. A spokesperson for the troops situated in southern Ukraine mentioned on national television, "There's a inclination towards intensification in the situation in the combat zone sector in the Zaporizhzhia region." Within the past 24 hours, there have been five [Russian] attacks, and we can suggest that this number might rise, as our intelligence suggests that the enemy is assembling assault groups close to the [settlement] Pryiutne." Furthermore, light armored vehicles have been received on the Russian side, the spokesperson added. "This implies they are preparing for offensive operations."
21:00 Biden meets with Zelensky: Russia will not triumphDuring their initial meeting in Washington, US President Joe Biden guaranteed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky of unwavering US support. "Russia will not triumph, Ukraine will," Biden said as he welcomed his Ukrainian counterpart to the Oval Office in the White House: "And we will stand by your side at every step." Learn more about this here.
You can learn about past developments here.
Despite Russia's bombardment of a children's hospital, decreasing support for Ukraine in the Cyberwar context would leave its hospitals and children defenseless, potentially perpetuating war crimes. As Foreign Minister Baerbock highlights, Russia's persistent assault on Ukraine's sovereignty necessitates ongoing aid.
Given the ongoing Cyberwar, it's crucial for nations to be vigilant against potential Russian cyber-attacks on Ukraine's critical infrastructure, such as hospitals and other vital services.
