US military aid worth $7.9 billion and Zelenskyy's meeting with Biden - Thursday brief

US allocates new military aid for Ukraine worth $7.9 billion - Zelenskyy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that the United States has allocated $7.9 billion in new military aid to Ukraine and imposed new sanctions against Russia.

"I am grateful to US President Joseph Biden, the US. Congress, and both parties—Republicans and Democrats—as well as the entire American people for today's announcement of significant defense aid to Ukraine, amounting to a total of $7.9 billion, and for imposing sanctions against Russia," the president stated.

The head of state also thanked the United States for finding a way to allocate the remaining (about $5.9 billion) previously designated funds to ensure that the president's authority to allocate aid would not expire before the end of the US fiscal year.

Later, the Pentagon announced that it was allocating $2.4 billion to provide Ukraine with weapons under the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative (USAI).

US President Joe Biden signed a decree ordering $5.5 billion in military aid to Ukraine from US stockpiles.

Zelenskyy meets with Biden and will present him with victory plan: First details

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and US President Joe Biden met at the White House in Washington. During the negotiations, the Ukrainian leader will present detailed aspects of his victory plan in the war against Russia.

The details of the meeting - in RBC-Ukraine's article.

Germany approves additional €400 mln for military aid to Ukraine

On Wednesday, September 25, the Bundestag approved the German government's proposal to increase funding for military support to Ukraine. The total support amounts to approximately €400 million, according to the federal government of Germany.

These funds will allow for the purchase of additional air defense systems, tanks, drones, ammunition, and spare parts, effectively strengthening the Ukrainian armed forces in their defense efforts.

Vuhledar remains under control of Ukrainian Armed Forces - 72nd Brigade

The city of Vuhledar in the Donetsk region remains under the control of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, despite continuous heavy assaults by the Russian army, according to the Telegram channel of the 72nd Mechanized Brigade named after the Black Zaporozhians.

Britain to send Ukraine AS90 self-propelled guns, some already delivered

The United Kingdom will transfer a total of 16 AS90 self-propelled guns to Ukraine. Some of the self-propelled installations have already been delivered, according to the UK Ministry of Defense,

A total of 16 AS90 self-propelled guns are planned for delivery, with 10 already delivered and six more set to arrive in the coming weeks. The UK Ministry of Defense noted that artillery plays a vital role in providing cover for Ukrainian forces and destroying key Russian targets.

Israel rejects proposal for temporary ceasefire with Hezbollah - Reuters

The United States and France offered Israel a temporary ceasefire in Lebanon. However, Foreign Minister Israel Katz refused the offer, according to Reuters.

Katz rejected proposals by the United States and France for a 21-day ceasefire in Lebanon.

"There will be no ceasefire in the north. We will continue to fight against the Hezbollah terrorist organization with all our strength until victory and the safe return of the residents of the north to their homes," Katz stated.