Barak Ravid: Are there any territorial concessions that you will agree to get a deal that ends the war?

Zelensky: No, we will never recognize these territories which are temporarily occupied. We can't do it.

Zelensky on Russian violations of European airspace:

Very weak reaction. They had to shoot down everything.

If somebody is on your land, killing your people, you have to answer.

If the jets are in your space, you have to block them.

Source: Axios

Zelensky:

Putin lied to Trump. He understands that Putin is playing games with him.

Source: Axios

Barak Ravid: Trump told you that you don't have the cards, what changed?

Zelensky: Trump understood that Putin will not bring him success. American people don't trust Putin. Support of the American people is very important for Trump.

Source: Axios

Barak Ravid: Is JD Vance your biggest enemy in the Trump administration?

Zelensky: No, he is not my best friend but he is not an enemy. He can be a good friend of Ukraine. He has to come to Ukraine.

Barak Ravid: You invited him several times, why is he not coming?

Zelensky: I don't know. I think he would love Ukraine.

Source: Axios

Barak Ravid: Ukraine is not losing the war, but it is also not winning.

Zelensky: Yes. It is true. We don't have enough weapons. Our biggest problem is that we don't have enough air defense.

Source: Axios

Netanyahu’s UNGA speech will be broadcast to Gaza residents.

Source: Israeli Channel 12

Barak Ravid: The question is not if you will recognize the lost territories, but will you accept them?

Zelensky: If we don't have power to bring back these territories. We are ready to get them back sometime in the future by diplomatic ways. This is a good compromise for everybody.

Source: Axios

Barak Ravid: What is the one tangible thing that you need Trump to give you in order for you to win on the battlefield?

Zelensky: I told him about one thing we need. He said he will work on it.

Barak Ravid: Was it a weapon system?

Zelensky: Yes. We need it but it does not mean we will use it. That weapon is additional pressure on Putin for him to sit.

Source: Axios

Zelensky:

Most NATO members are afraid of a possible Russian response. Some leaders are not afraid.

They are afraid because Russia is crazy.

Source: Axios

Zelensky:

If we have a ceasefire, we can try to find a way to do elections. But we need a ceasefire.

Source: Axios

Iran and Russia signed a $25 billion agreement for the construction of nuclear power plants in Iran.

Source: AFP

After US and Israeli airstrikes in June destroyed much of Iran’s nuclear infrastructure, satellite images show Tehran expanding construction at the secretive “Pickaxe Mountain” site near Natanz.

The underground facility, deeper than Iran’s previous nuclear sites, appears fortified against future attacks with new tunnels, security walls, and heavy equipment on-site.

Source: WaPo, Maxar

Kremlin:

Zelensky is desperately trying to show the European providers that he is a "good soldier."

Zelensky is throwing threats left and right, and this is irresponsible.

Former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair is in talks to take a leading role in governing postwar Gaza under a peace plan from Trump.

Trump’s proposal calls for a Palestinian committee to manage Gaza with oversight from an international board.

Blair has reportedly shown interest in joining, possibly as chair.

Source: FT

Zelensky privately asked Trump for Tomahawk cruise missiles during a UN sidelines meeting, and Trump is said to have been receptive.

The missiles with a range up to 1,500 miles and a large warhead would allow Ukraine to strike deep into Russia, potentially including Moscow, a move Biden previously rejected as too escalatory.

Source: The Telegraph

Israeli opposition Leader Yair Lapid:

To Netanyahu's regret, he is not Kim Jong-un, and the Israeli army does not need to broadcast the ruler's speeches over loudspeakers while endangering soldiers in the field.

NEW: Leaked Russian documents totaling around 800 pages, analyzed by the Royal United Services Institute, show Moscow agreed to sell China airborne equipment, training, and amphibious vehicles worth about $210 million.

Source: AP

NEW: Croatia’s Parliament voted down proposals to recognize Palestine and halt arms exports to Israel.

The government argued recognition is “premature” until fighting stops and hostages are freed.

Source: The Dubrovnik Times

Slovakia's parliament passed a constitutional amendment restricting same-sex couples' rights and giving national law precedence over EU law.

The amendment limits adoption to married couples, defines sex strictly as male or female at birth, and prioritizes Slovak sovereignty on cultural and ethical issues over EU rules.

Source: AFP

NOW: Delegations are leaving the hall ahead of Netanyahu's speech at the UN.