On September 22, Andriy Klychok summarized key political, military and international developments. Last night, Russia attacked Ukraine with about 140 drones, most of which were shot down. The attacks left injured and killed in Kyiv, Sumy, and Zaporizhzhia regions. Russia also reported casualties on its own territory, and infrastructure in Crimea was damaged.
The Russian Ministry of Defense claimed it intercepted over 100 Ukrainian drones. Explosions and attacks on substations were recorded in several Russian regions. According to the Wst Journal, Russia is changing tactics, using fiber-optic drones to disrupt Ukrainian logistics, while Ukrainian forces seek effective countermeasures.
Amidst the warfare, political discussions in Europe have intensified. Bundestag CDU spokesperson Jürgen Hardt called for tough action against Russian fighter jets, reflecting growing European resolve. French President Emmanuel Macron emphasized Europe’s independent policy towards China and stated that confiscating Russian assets breaches international law.
Sanctions and Russia's "shadow" tanker fleet remain a challenge: about 17% of the global tanker fleet is Russian-owned. At the same time, Ukraine faces an urgent need to strengthen its defenses and fundraising for the Armed Forces.
In the US, Trump and Musk met publicly at Charlie Kirk’s memorial ceremony. They spoke and discussed restoring cooperation. Trump also plans meetings with Middle Eastern leaders on the situation in Gaza.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un expressed readiness for talks with the US without giving up the nuclear program, while India’s Prime Minister called to support domestic producers after new US tariffs. The main news of the day continues to develop, with the situation remaining tense.
