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1. 10 yesterday 5:53 AM

   Zelensky asks Trump to implement the Graham sanctions bill

   Citing a fresh Russian strike on Zaporizhzhia that killed two and wounded 14, Zelensky called for the world to adopt stronger responses, including implementation of Senator Lindsey Graham's bill targeting Russia and its financial backers.

   1. 2 outlets Russian strikes kill eight in Ukraine after Zelensky appeals for Russia sanctions at UN

      first by Globe and Mail, 2d ago · also PBS NewsHour

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      • Russian strikes kill 8 civilians in Ukraine as UN debates how to end the war PBS NewsHour · 2d ago

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     Good morning to readers; # Kyiv remains in # Ukrainian hands. Despite Trump’s claims about an energy ceasefire, Ukraine braces for another tough winter, but this time # Russia may target water supply and sewage systems. Valentyna has faced this disaster before, fears doing it again. https://www. counteroffensive.news/p/trumps…

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     🇺🇸🇺🇦🇷🇺 Trump is now putting a rough window on when he hopes the Ukraine war could end: before the heavy winter. Asked if he discussed Patriot missiles with Zelensky, Trump said he did and that they spoke a lot. He then said Zelensky is “going along” and Putin is too, and hopes

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2. 9 yesterday 2:36 AM

   Zelensky says he urged Trump to bring in China on ending the war

   Zelensky told reporters he had asked Trump to enlist Chinese President Xi Jinping's help in ending Russia's invasion, and said he had not yet received feedback from the White House on Trump's talks with Xi.

   1. 7 outlets first by Boston Globe, 1d ago · also NY Post, AP News, Mercury News, PBS NewsHour, Independent UK, Philadelphia Inquirer · read ↗

3. 8 Sep 25 7:10 PM

   Zelensky's office denies Trump urged a Moscow trip

   Presidential advisor Dmytro Lytvyn and Zelensky's office pushed back on the Bloomberg report, saying Trump and Zelensky had instead discussed the possibility of trilateral talks, not a Moscow visit.

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     President Donald Trump this week again encouraged Volodymyr Zelenskyy to travel to Moscow to meet with Vladimir Putin, despite repeated past refusals, as the US looks to reignite Ukraine-Russia peace talks. https://www. bloomberg.com/news/articles/20 26-09-25/trump-asked-zelenskyy-to-meet-putin-in-moscow-for-peace-talks # Ukraine # Russia # US

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     Yea that sounds like a great idea. I’m sure there won’t be an unfortunate accident.

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     KYIV INDEPENDENT: Zelensky's office denies report Trump urged him to meet Putin in Moscow https:// kyivindependent.com/zelenskys- office-denies-report-trump-urged-him-to-meet-putin-in-moscow/ Ukrainian officials said Trump and Zelensky discussed the possibility of trilateral talks involving the United States, Ukraine, and Russia. # Ukraine

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4. 7 Sep 25 1:40 PM

   Bloomberg reports Trump urged Zelensky to meet Putin in Moscow, and he refused

   Bloomberg reported that during their UN bilateral, Trump pressed Zelensky to travel to Moscow for talks with Putin despite Zelensky's past refusals; Zelensky again declined and was reportedly upset by the request being raised.

   “Zelensky again refused the request + was upset by the President raising it…”

   1. 2 outlets first by Mastodon, 1d ago · also Kyiv Independent · read ↗

   2. 2 outlets Trump Asked Zelenskyy to Meet Putin in Moscow for Peace Talks

      first by Bloomberg Politics, 1d ago · also Meduza EN

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      • Bloomberg: Zelensky refuses Trump’s latest call to meet Putin in Moscow Meduza EN · 1d ago
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     Trump urged Zelenskyy to meet Putin in Moscow—despite the Ukrainian president's previous refusals. That would mean certain death for the Ukrainian president.

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     Zelensky rejected another appeal from Trump to meet Putin in Moscow, Bloomberg reports. People familiar with his position said the request upset him. Asked later when he would go to Moscow, Zelensky replied: “On a fucking missile." https:// meduza.io/en/news/2026/09/25/b loomberg-zelensky-refuses-trump-s-latest-call-to-meet-putin-in-moscow

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     They are just afraid to lose a paying client cause Ukraine has to develop their own and they will sell it to the world, leaving the states behind

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5. 6 Sep 25 4:39 AM

   Trump approves Patriot missile production license for Ukraine

   Zelensky announced that Trump had made the 'final decision' to transfer licenses allowing Ukraine to produce Patriot missiles domestically.

   “Trump has approved the transfer of licenses to Ukraine for the production of Patriot missiles…”

   1. 12 outlets Trump says Ukraine will receive licenses to produce Patriot missiles – Zelenskyy

      first by Interfax-Ukraine, 2d ago · also Yahoo News Singapore, CNN, The Independent, France 24, Euronews, Le Monde EN +5

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      • Zelensky says Trump has made ‘final decision’ to allow Kyiv to make Patriot missiles Yahoo News Singapore · 1d ago
      • Zelensky says Trump gave ‘final’ approval for Ukraine to produce Patriot missiles The Independent · 1d ago
      • Trump made ‘final decision’ to allow Ukraine to produce Patriot missiles, Zelensky says France 24 · 1d ago
      • Zelenskyy says Trump has decided to grant Ukraine Patriot licence Euronews.com · 1d ago
      • Trump makes 'final decision' to grant Ukraine Patriot license, Zelenskyy says Euronews · 1d ago
      • Zelensky says Trump 'made final decision' to give Ukraine license for Patriot missiles Le Monde EN · 1d ago
      • Volodymyr Zelensky says Donald Trump has made ‘final decision’ to give Ukraine Patriot licence Straits Times · 1d ago
      • Zelenskyy says Trump made 'final decision' to give Ukraine Patriot licence Channel News Asia · 1d ago
      • Trump made ‘final decision’ to give Ukraine Patriot licence, Zelensky says France 24 EN · 1d ago
      • Trump made 'final decision' on granting Ukraine Patriot licenses, Zelensky says Kyiv Independent · 1d ago

   2. 4 outlets first by The Hill, 1d ago · also Washington Examiner, ZeroHedge, The Hindu · read ↗

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     ⚡️ BREAKING: Trump has approved the transfer of licenses to Ukraine for the production of Patriot missiles, Zelenskyy says.

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     KYIV INDEPENDENT: Ukraine, Taiwan on agenda at Trump-Xi summit in Washington https:// kyivindependent.com/ukraine-ta iwan-on-agenda-at-trump-xi-summit-in-washington/ Ahead of the U.S.-China summit, President Volodymyr Zelensky told reporters on Sept. 22 that he hoped Trump would encourage Xi to use his influence with Russian President Vladimir…

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     You know neither of these countries vanish into the ether when this war ends, right? Even if they can't get this missiles online for this conflict, don't act like Russia won't be coming back for more in under a decade.

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6. 5 Sep 24 7:16 AM

   Zelensky details Trump's three-step de-escalation plan

   Zelensky said the US had proposed a mutual energy-infrastructure ceasefire, reopening the Black Sea grain corridor, and a trilateral meeting possibly in Abu Dhabi, while Kyiv said any ceasefire must be reciprocal.

   “Ukrainians understand that this winter may be very hard for us, but in response, we will have no other choice but to make it painful for Russia as well…”

   • ▶CNN
     Zelensky quips his next trip to Moscow will be ‘on a missile’ video · YouTube · 2d ago
   • ▶CNN
     ‘We will make winter painful for Russia': Zelensky addresses UNGA video · YouTube · 3d ago
   1. 1 outlet US proposes three steps for war de-escalation – Zelenskyy

      first by Interfax-Ukraine, 2d ago

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     Zelensky said Ukraine is discussing an energy ceasefire and a separate maritime ceasefire. Kyiv is ready to refrain from striking energy infrastructure on both sides, while a Black Sea arrangement could cover grain, other agricultural products, energy and metallurgy. #Ukraine

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     🇺🇦🇷🇺🇺🇸 Zelensky says the U.S. is pushing 3 immediate steps to DE-ESCALATE the Ukraine war... 1. A mutual ceasefire on energy infrastructure strikes 2. Reopening of the Black Sea grain corridor 3. A trilateral U.S.-Russia-Ukraine meeting, possibly in Abu Dhabi. Zelensky said

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     🟠 UPDATE Russian Attacks Kill Eight in Ukraine Amid US-Russia Diplomatic Talks Russian attacks occurred specifically while President Zelenskyy was speaking at the UNGA. 📰 https://www. aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2 026/9/24/russia-attacks-ukraine-while-zelenskyy-speaks-at-unga?traffic_source=rss # Russia # Diplomacy # Military # Geopolitics #…

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7. 4 Sep 23 5:12 PM

   Zelensky rebuffs Russian press questions on visiting Moscow

   Asked repeatedly by Russian journalists when he would travel to Moscow, Zelensky gave a defiant one-line answer, underscoring his refusal to negotiate on Russian territory.

   “On a missile!”

   • ▶Associated Press
     Zelenskyy urges leaders to keep choking Russia's revenues in UN speech video · YouTube · 3d ago
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     Russian journalists repeatedly called out to President Zelensky, asking when he would travel to Moscow. Zelensky responded: “On a missile!” # Ukraine

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     🇺🇦🇷🇺 Russian reporters asked Zelensky when he's coming to Moscow "On a rocket!" The Kremlin said that any peace meeting requires Zelensky to show up in Moscow, and he clearly has his own travel plans in mind 😅 Source: @TabzLIVE on TG / Writer: Daniel

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     apnews.com/article/ukraine-russia-war-finances-zelenskyy-eae6556129152914081b48774236d397

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8. 3 Sep 23 2:24 PM

   Zelensky calls Putin 'patient zero' at UN, urges more pressure

   In his UN General Assembly address, Zelensky said Ukrainians 'choose not to die,' labeled Putin the source of spreading global conflict, and called on world leaders to keep cutting Russia's war revenues.

   “He must be denied the space to act and the space to spread this evil further.”

   • ▶Reuters
     LIVE: Zelenskiy expected to speak at UN Security Council on Ukraine video · YouTube · 3d ago
   1. 5 outlets Zelensky tells world leaders that Putin is ‘patent zero’ for spreading war globally - but Ukraine has a cure

      first by Independent UK, 3d ago · also Meduza EN, Breitbart, Yahoo, The Independent

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      • ‘Putin is patient zero. He must be stopped,’ Zelensky tells U.N. General Assembly Meduza EN · 3d ago
      • Zelensky Warns U.N. that Russia’s Putin Is ‘Patient Zero’ for Pandemic of War Breitbart · 3d ago
      • Zelenskyy Calls Vladimir Putin The War’s Patient Zero Yahoo · 3d ago
      • Zelensky tells world leaders that Putin is ‘patient zero’ spreading war globally - but Ukraine has a cure The Independent · 3d ago
   2. 4 outlets Zelenskyy, at UN, urges leaders to keep choking Russia's revenues and impede its war efforts

      first by Japan Today, 3d ago · also The Independent, The Hindu, Philadelphia Inquirer

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      • Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky urges world to keep choking Moscow’s revenues The Independent · 3d ago
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     Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky calls Vladimir Putin "patient zero" of global wars spreading: "He must be denied the space to act and the space to spread this evil further."

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     BREAKING: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urges the world’s leaders to keep choking Russia’s revenues and impede its war efforts.

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     ⚡ NEWS Zelensky Claims 47 Countries' Fighters in Ukraine War Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of employing third-country fighters from 47 nations to prosecute the war against Ukraine, highlighting the international scope of Moscow's military involvement. 📰 https://www. france24.com/en/live-news/2026…

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9. 2 Sep 23 1:00 PM

   Zelensky and Trump meet, discuss energy ceasefire and grain corridor

   The two leaders met on the sidelines of the UN and discussed a possible bilateral energy-infrastructure ceasefire, restoring the Black Sea grain corridor, and a trilateral US-Russia-Ukraine meeting, though the refinery-strike dispute was not resolved.

   • ▶Sky News
     Volodymyr Zelenskyy speaks at UN General Assembly video · YouTube · 3d ago
   • ▶CNN
     Live: Ukraine President Zelensky addresses UN General Assembly video · YouTube · 3d ago
   1. 6 outlets Trump pushes Russia-Ukraine ‘energy truce’: Can it work?

      first by Al Jazeera, 4d ago · also Straits Times, Al-Monitor, Bloomberg, France 24, Reuters

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      • Zelensky says Ukraine ready for maritime truce and puts onus on Russia to respond Straits Times · 3d ago
      • Zelenskiy says Ukraine ready for maritime truce and puts onus on Russia to respond Al-Monitor · 3d ago
      • Ukraine Ready for Truce If Russia Stops Energy Strikes Bloomberg · 3d ago
      • Zelensky says Ukraine is ready for an energy ceasefire with Russia France 24 · 3d ago
      • Zelenskyy says Ukraine ready for energy truce with Russia after Trump talks Reuters · 3d ago
   2. 2 outlets Trump in Meeting with Zelensky Predicts Russia, Ukraine Will Reach Deal

      first by Breitbart, 4d ago · also Globe and Mail

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      • 'We’re going to make a deal,' Trump says during Zelensky meeting Globe and Mail · 3d ago
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     In an interview with The Wall Street Journal, President Zelenskyy confirmed that Trump asked him to stop striking Russian oil refineries, citing rising diesel prices. Zelenskyy’s response was straightforward: “Diesel may matter to some, but our lives matter more.” Ukraine’s

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     Zelenskyy offered to halt Ukrainian strikes on Russian refineries if Russia stops attacking Ukraine’s power, heating and water infrastructure. He said Ukraine would accept any form of energy ceasefire as long as it applies to both sides.

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     🔴 BREAKING Trump and Zelensky Discuss Ukraine War Ceasefire at UNGA Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky met in New York ahead of the UNGA to discuss ending the Ukraine war. Zelensky aims for a resolution before winter, citing deteriorating conditions. Discussions included potential temporary ceasefires in the Black Sea and agreements on... 📰…

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11. 1 Sep 19

    Zelensky approves new long-range strike operations

    Following briefings from his defense minister and commander-in-chief, Zelensky said he approved new long-range operations against Russia, part of an expanding deep-strike campaign on oil, military and logistics targets.

    “I also approved new long-range operations in response to Russian strikes. We are preparing to expand our long-range capabilities…”

    1. 3 outlets Zelenskyy says he approved new long-range strikes in response to Russian strikes on Ukraine

       first by Anadolu Agency, 7d ago · also Kyiv Independent, Meduza

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       • Zelensky approves 'new long-range operations' in response to Russian strikes Mastodon · 7d ago
       • Zelensky announces new Ukrainian long-range operations in response to Russian strikes Meduza · 7d ago
       • Ukraine war latest: Zelensky approves 'new long-range operations' in response to Russian strikes The Kyiv Independent · 6d ago
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      KYIV POST: Zelensky Confirms Strikes on Moscow Refinery and Logistics Facilities https://www. kyivpost.com/post/84937 Ukrainian defense forces struck the Moscow Oil Refinery and a major logistics facility during overnight long-range operations, President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed on Sept. 20. The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) and the…

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      KYIV INDEPENDENT: Zelensky approves 'new long-range operations' in response to Russian strikes https:// kyivindependent.com/zelensky-a pproves-new-long-range-operations-in-response-to-russian-strikes/ Ukraine continues to grow its deep-strike campaign against Russian oil facilities, military infrastructure, logistics hubs, and weapons production…

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      President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Sept. 19 that he had approved new long-range operations in response to Russian attacks. The president did not specify what the new operations would entail. https:// kyivindependent.com/zelensky-a pproves-new-long-range-operations-in-response-to-russian-strikes/ # Ukraine # Russia

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