Figures of the week 

• 3569 Ukrainians have been brought back from Russian captivity. 

Ukraine - Türkiye 

• First Lady of Türkiye Emine Erdoğan sent a video message to the 4th Summit of First Ladies and Gentlemen held in Kyiv and dedicated to child safety. 

• One of the world's most famous bandura players, Honoured Artist of Ukraine Taras Yanytsky will give a concert at the International Festival in Ankara on 24 September. 

Foreign Policy 

• President Zelensky met with Minister of Defense of Denmark and Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania and Poland. 

• President Zelensky’s speech at the opening of the 20th Annual Yalta European Strategy Meeting. 

• Prime Minister of Ukraine Shmyhal talked about the factors by which Ukraine will make Europe stronger. 

• Ukrainian Foreign Minister Sybiha made his first trip abroad as foreign minister to Romania, Slovakia, and Moldova. 

• Ukrainian Foreign Minister Sybiha met with Poland Foreign Minister R.Sikorski, the U.S. Secretary of State A.Blinken and UK Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs D.Lammy in Kyiv. 

• Ukrainian Foreign Minister Sybiha met with delegation of the Ukrainian World Congress. 

• The 4th Summit of the International Crimea Platform and 4th First Ladies and Gentlemen Summit were held in Kyiv on September 11-12. 

• Joint Statement of the participants of the Fourth Summit of the International Crimea Platform. 

• Ukraine and Italy discussed a Ukraine Recovery Conference-2025. 

• 11th meeting of the Core Group focused on establishing a special tribunal for the crime of aggression against Ukraine was held in Vienna. 

• Ukraine calls on FIDE to maintain the suspension of Russian and Belarusian chess players. 

• EU and the U.S. imposed new sanctions on Russia. 

Home and Frontline 

• Total Russian combat losses since February 24, 2022 – to September 20, 2024, are personnel – 639,480, tanks – 8,725, ACV – 17,132, artillery system – 18,212. 

• 575 Ukrainian children have been murdered and 1,609 injured because of Russian aggression. 

• Russian attacks on Ukraine kill 5, injure 31 over past day. 

• Comment by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the Russian attack on International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) staff in the Donetsk region. 

Learn more 

• 10 Facts About Emerging Ukraine-Africa Relations: From History to Present Cooperation Discover the deep historical ties and emerging partnerships between Ukraine and African nations. From diplomatic connections dating back to the early twentieth century to modern collaborations in education, energy, and culture, these evolving relationships are built on shared values and mutual support. Discover 10 key facts that reveal how these bonds are shaping a brighter future for both regions.

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