Ukraine’s UN diplomacy and war pressure: As Russia keeps up missile and drone strikes, President Zelenskyy told the UN General Assembly that Ukraine is ready for a US-backed energy ceasefire and wants a trilateral US-Ukraine-Russia meeting, while Moscow’s Lavrov rejected any “pause” and said there will be no halt to operations. EU funding tied to reforms: Ukraine’s reform progress unlocked a nearly €3bn EU tranche under the Ukraine Facility, with 84 of 95 steps reported completed. Security guarantees talk: NATO chief Mark Rutte said member states are ready to provide security guarantees to Kyiv after a peace deal. Frontline tech and sabotage fears: Ukraine reported escalating attacks on its internet infrastructure, while Poland evacuated border crossings during nearby Russian strikes and officials warned of possible sabotage after a Starlink station fire. Counter-intelligence: The SBU said it detained an FSB “mole” inside the AFU who allegedly tried to coordinate a missile strike on a drone repair unit. Patriot air defense: Zelenskyy said Ukraine reached agreement on a new Patriot missile package. International fallout over POW transfer: South Korea’s president criticized Zelenskyy for disclosing the transfer of two North Korean POWs, calling it a breach of confidentiality. Regional politics and law: Hungary’s president warned the UN faces a “crisis of trust” and urged equal rules, while Czech President Petr Pavel said NATO may need to shoot down Russian aircraft or drones to be taken seriously. Crime in Poland: A Ukrainian suspect killed a priest and wounded four in a monastery stabbing in Jarosław, prompting condemnation from Zelenskyy and Poland’s leaders.