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Ukraine Invasion
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Ukraine Invasion

• Ukraine Pounds Major Russian Oil Refineries As Fuel Shortages Reported RFE/RL 24 Sep 2025 -- Ukraine said it pounded several Russian refining operations as Kyiv intensifies its attacks on the country's energy infrastructure that appears to be causing fuel shortages and price increases.
• Zelenskyy Urges UN To Stop Putin Before Ukraine War Spills Across Borders RFE/RL 24 Sep 2025 -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has accused Russian leader Vladimir Putin of seeking to expand the Kremlin's war beyond Ukraine and called on the international community to stop the conflict to avoid a destructive arms race.
• Speech by the President During the General Debate of the UN General Assembly in New York President of Ukraine 24 Sep 2025
• We have no choice but to fight, Ukraine's Zelenskyy tells world leaders UN News 24 Sep 2025 -- President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Wednesday warned world leaders that international institutions are "too weak" to stop wars, urging more countries to join Ukraine's security coalition and step up pressure on Russia.
• What Does Trump's Sudden Shift Mean For Russia's War On Ukraine? RFE/RL 24 Sep 2025 -- In a sudden shift, US President Donald Trump said Ukraine could win back all of its Russian-occupied territory with the help of its European backers.
• Update 315 - IAEA Director General Statement on Situation in Ukraine IAEA 24 Sep 2025 -- Ukraine's Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) lost all off-site power yesterday, marking the tenth time the plant has faced a complete loss of off-site power since the start of the conflict in February 2022.

Defense Policy / Programs

• Meeting with Zaporozhye Region Governor Yevgeny Balitsky President of Russia 24 Sep 2025 -- Vladimir Putin held a working meeting with Governor of the Zaporozhye Region Yevgeny Balitsky.

Foreign Policy

• Press release on Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's meeting with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Dominican Republic Roberto Alvarez Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 24 Sep 2025
• Press release on Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's meeting with the heads of foreign ministries of the Confederation of the Sahel States (AES) member states Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 24 Sep 2025
• Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's opening remarks during a meeting with the heads of foreign ministries of the Confederation of Sahel States members on the sidelines of the 80th Session of the UN General Assembly, New York, September 24, 2025 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 24 Sep 2025
• Press release on Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's meeting with Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Hungary Péter Szijjártó Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 24 Sep 2025
• Press release on Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's meeting with Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam Le Hoai Trung Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 24 Sep 2025
• Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova's answer to a media question regarding the Russian Federation's alleged appeal to ICAO to ease sanctions Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 24 Sep 2025
• Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova's comment on Moldovan authorities denying accreditation to OSCE/ODIHR monitoring mission's short-term observers from Russia Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 24 Sep 2025
• Press release on Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's meeting with Minister of Foreign and European Affairs of the Slovak Republic Juraj Blanar Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 24 Sep 2025
• Press release on Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's meeting with ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric, New York Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 24 Sep 2025
• Press release on Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's participation in the G20 ministerial meeting Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 24 Sep 2025
• Press release on Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 24 Sep 2025
• Secretary Rubio's Meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov US Dept. of State 24 Sep 2025
• Foreign Minister Tsahkna at meeting with Special Representative Kellogg: By jointly increasing pressure, Russia can be defeated Estonia MFA 24 Sep 2025 -- Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna stated today, September 24, during a meeting in New York with U.S. Special Representative for Ukraine, General Keith Kellogg, that the recent messages from the United States about Russia being defeatable are correct and require swift, decisive joint action from both Europe and the U.S. to be realized.
• Estonia delivers clear messages to Russia at the OSCE on airspace violation Estonia MFA 24 Sep 2025 -- Today, 24 September, at Estonia's initiative, a special joint meeting of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) Forum for Security Co-operation and the Permanent Council took place in Vienna, where Estonia's Ambassador to the OSCE, Kaja Tael, addressed all participating states, including Russia, regarding last week's airspace violation
• UK continues to demand accountability for Russian violations of NATO airspace; Russia is undermining regional security: UK statement to the OSCE UK FCDO 24 Sep 2025 -- Ambassador Holland says that recent Russian airspace violations are part of a wider pattern of behaviour that seeks to test NATO's resolve and distract from Russia's illegal war of aggression in Ukraine. The UK demands an honest response from Russia. In the OSCE, credibility matters.

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