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Trump Urges Zelensky to Settle as Russia Pounds Kyiv Nightly
What happened
President Donald Trump urged Volodymyr Zelensky to "settle with Putin" after meeting at the United Nations, while Russian drones and missiles struck Kyiv for a fourth consecutive night. Trump did not confirm or deny Zelensky's account of their meeting, which included a claim that Trump said Ukraine would be granted licenses to produce Patriot interceptors. Ukrainian authorities reported at least 14 people killed and 57 injured in attacks on September 26 and 27.
Why it matters
The situation matters as it raises uncertainty about the status of the Patriot license and whether Ukraine will receive the necessary support to defend itself against Russia's aerial bombardment. The ongoing attacks have resulted in significant damage and loss of life, with Ukraine reporting one of the heaviest weeks of aerial bombardment of the war.
Key facts
- Ukraine reported at least 14 people killed and 57 injured on September 26 and 27.
- Russian drones and missiles struck Kyiv for a fourth consecutive night.
- Trump did not confirm or deny Zelensky's account of their meeting.
- Ukraine has reported a severe interceptor shortage since the US and Israel went to war with Iran in February.
- Ukraine has answered with long-range strikes of its own, targeting Russia's oil and gas sector.
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