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The two will meet on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly.

The Wagner Group chief's fate has been the subject of intense speculation ever since he mounted a short-lived rebellion in June. The plane signal was lost in a rural region with no nearby airfields where the jet could have landed safely.

As part of the effort to stop deportations of Ukrainian tourists without justification, the embassy shared some of the complaints from its citizens, who claim they are being humiliated at Ben-Gurion International Airport.

Canceling the visa-free policy with Israel is also being considered, Yevhen Kornichuk says.

Kyiv Post says reason behind the move is Israel's alleged "unfriendly actions toward Ukraine and pro-Russian position on the international arena." Country also reportedly seeks to have Israel excluded from Ukraine Defense Contact Group meetings.

Foreign Minister Eli Cohen travels to Moldova to meet with local officials to ensure a smooth passage for travelers into Ukraine. Ukrainian officials warn against pilgrimage to Uman due to the war.

Drone attacks halt ships as they prepare to arrive to load with Ukrainian grain in defiance of a de-facto blockade Russia reimposed in mid-July.

Lawmakers say the move will "put thousands of Jews at risk due to the war and instability in these regions."

Sweden has come under heavy criticism in recent weeks for repeatedly granting permits to burn holy books due to freedom of speech and protest. "I strongly condemn the burning of holy books, and hope that this shameful act will be prevented," tweets Israel's ambassador to Stockholm.