September 21 overview by Odryk Klachok. Russia continues to provoke NATO countries with its military aviation. Donald Trump has pledged to defend the eastern borders of the North Atlantic Alliance in case of Russian escalation. Meanwhile, Belarus has expressed a desire for peace with Poland, stating that it is the political leadership that is deepening the crisis between the two countries.
In Ukraine, the situation remains tense. As a result of Russian drone strikes on Sumy, a major fire broke out, with rescuers battling the fire in non-residential buildings over a large area. In Kostiantynivka, Donetsk region, a person was killed due to shelling. In Dnipropetrovsk region, Russian troops used drones, artillery, and air bombs, wounding two people.
Over the Baltic Sea, two German Eurofighter jets intercepted a Russian Il-20M reconnaissance plane. Tensions remain high in the region due to ongoing provocations by Russia.
Amid this escalation, Donald Trump stated he is ready to help NATO countries on the alliance’s eastern flank. At the same time, Keith Kellogg emphasized that Europe should increasingly rely on its own resources to support Ukraine, although the US is unlikely to withdraw its troops from Europe completely. Politico reports issues in the US State Department under the Trump administration, where employees are afraid to express dissent.
The United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia have announced recognition of Palestine, sparking a negative reaction from Israeli leadership. The matter will be discussed at the upcoming UN General Assembly.
Belarus has stated its interest in reducing tensions with Poland, blaming Polish political leadership for escalation. Meanwhile, Russia’s economy continues to weaken: polls show nearly half of small and medium businesses expect to miss their annual sales targets amid declining purchasing power.
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