Zelenskyy meets Trump, Russia strikes Zaporizhzhia again - Tuesday brief

Zelenskyy and Trump met in New York

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his American counterpart Donald Trump met in New York on the sidelines of the 80th session of the UN General Assembly.

Before the meeting, Zelenskyy said that Ukraine had recaptured several hundred square kilometers and taken many Russian soldiers prisoner.

And Trump posted on Truth Social saying that Ukraine would be able to return its territories to their original state, and perhaps even go further.

Six hours of terror: Everything we know about Russian attack on Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia

Russia struck Zaporizhzhia city and region using Shahed strike drones and guided aerial bombs. In addition, the head of the Regional Military Administration, Ivan Fedorov, warned of a threat from cruise missiles to the region.

An air raid alert was in effect from 09:57 AM to 04:31 PM Kyiv time.

Slovakia may walk away from Russian oil and gas, Zelenskyy hints

Slovakia could abandon purchases of Russian oil and gas if it had alternative sources.

"We support your idea on how to stop the possibility of buying Russian oil and gas. I had a conversation with the Prime Minister of Slovakia. I think that they need some alternative ways, and they will support this idea," he said.

Ukraine capable of reclaiming all its territories and perhaps even going further - Trump

"After getting to know and fully understand the Ukraine/Russia Military and Economic situation and, after seeing the Economic trouble it is causing Russia, I think Ukraine, with the support of the European Union, is in a position to fight and WIN all of Ukraine back in its original form," Trump emphasized.

He clarified that restoring Ukraine’s territorial integrity is possible "with time, patience, and the financial support of Europe and, in particular, NATO."

Ukrainian armed forces chief briefs US commander on frontline situation

Ukraine needs more air defense systems, electronic warfare capabilities, and long-range missiles.

Syrskyi emphasized that Russia has failed to turn the situation in its favor, despite numerical superiority and heavy concentrations of firepower in some areas of the front. He noted that thanks to counterattacks by Ukrainian units, Russia’s offensive plans during the spring and summer were disrupted.

NATO blames Russia for escalation, warns of decisive countermeasures

The North Atlantic Council published a statement on Tuesday following a meeting convened at Estonia’s request, in accordance with Article 4 of the Washington Treaty. The reason was the dangerous violation of the country’s airspace by three Russian MiG-31 fighter jets on September 19.

The statement notes that the planes were in Estonian airspace for more than ten minutes. The Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR) informed the Council about the incident.

Estonia signals readiness to host UK nuclear weapon after Russian airspace incursion

Estonian Minister of Defense, Hanno Pevkur, stated that Estonia is ready in the future to place on its territory British F-35A fighter jets capable of carrying nuclear bombs.

His comments sounded against the background of the violation by Russian fighter jets of Estonia’s airspace on Friday, 19 September.

Russia strikes Ukraine's Odesa region: Hotel and admin buildings damaged, one killed

Russia has once again struck the Odesa region.

Russia killed one woman and injured three other people.

Russian attack caused a fire in 5 retail kiosks, which firefighters quickly extinguished. Buildings belonging to a hotel, Ukrainian Post, and Ukrainian Telecommunication companies, a cultural center, an administrative services center, and several cars were damaged.