Former U.S. President George W. Bush believes Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is tough like a Texan and warns that if Russia's President Vladimir Putin is not stopped in Ukraine, the U.S. will have to be involved in supporting neighboring countries like Poland, Lithuania, and Latvia.
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva plans to bring Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Russian President Vladimir Putin together for peace negotiations at the UN General Assembly, focusing on avoiding war.
Ukraine's president, Volodymyr Zelensky, believes that the West must continue its support for the country in order to counter Russia's attempts to exhaust Ukraine and wear out its partners' resolve, as a long war would weaken both Russia and its leader, Vladimir Putin.
Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva questioned the country's accession to the International Criminal Court, citing the lack of participation from major nations such as the US, China, and India, while stating that it would be up to Brazil's judiciary to decide whether Russian President Vladimir Putin would be arrested if he attends next year's G20 summit in Brazil.
The European Union condemns the "illegitimate" elections held in Russian-annexed parts of Ukraine, while a UN official says that Russia's aggression in Ukraine is synonymous with torture and inhuman cruelty; meanwhile, the Kremlin spokesperson claims that no one will be able to compete with Putin if he runs for president in 2024, and the UN Human Rights Commissioner states that Russia's withdrawal from a grain deal is fueling global food insecurity. Ukrainian forces regain control of drilling platforms near the Crimean coast and Putin arrives in Vladivostok for the Eastern Economic Forum, while South Korean media reports that Kim Jong Un is en route to Russia, and Ukraine reports advances in Bakhmut and Donetsk city. Finally, Brazil's President Lula says it's up to the judiciary whether to arrest Putin if he visits the country.
Former President Donald Trump expressed appreciation for recent praise from Russian leader Vladimir Putin and asserted that he could resolve the war in Ukraine within 24 hours if re-elected, while providing few details on his plan.
Former President Donald Trump welcomes Russian President Vladimir Putin's support for his plan to end the war in Ukraine, causing concern among Ukrainian leaders who fear it would involve giving Ukrainian land to Russia.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warns that the world must decide whether to stop Russian dictator Vladimir Putin or risk the start of a third world war, expressing gratitude for the United States' support and urging the international community to take action.
Brazil's president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva proclaimed a new dawn for the country and positioned himself as a rational champion of the global south during his address at the United Nations General Assembly, signaling a departure from his far-right predecessor Jair Bolsonaro's behavior and policies.
Russian President Vladimir Putin wants the war in Ukraine to end as soon as possible, according to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, but the conflict shows no signs of finishing after almost 19 months.
Ukrainian President Zelensky calls for a united front against Russian aggression in his speech at the UN General Assembly and asks former President Trump to share his peace plans, claiming that Trump could get a "fair deal" with Putin to end the war in Ukraine.
Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to delay further mobilizations in the war with Ukraine until after Russia's presidential election in March, potentially weakening Russia's offensives against Ukraine, according to British intelligence assessments.
