Russia-Türkiye Summit, Erdogan 'advises' Ukraine to be 'softer', North Korean President's daughter smiles

Conflict in Ukraine, Russian President Putin meets with his Turkish counterpart, North Korea launches new tactical nuclear attack submarine, US Secretary of State eats at McDonald's in Kiev... are impressive photos of the week compiled by CNN, Reuters, National Review ...

Ảnh ấn tượng (4-10/9): Thượng đỉnh Nga-Thổ Nhĩ Kỳ, ông Erdogan ‘khuyên’ Ukraine 'mềm mỏng hơn', nụ cười của con gái Chủ tịch Triều Tiên

From left: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden at the Group of 20 (G20) Summit in New Delhi, India, on September 9. On the same day, the Indian Prime Minister announced that G20 leaders reached a consensus on a joint statement on global security and development issues, despite previous concerns about divisions among countries. (Source: AFP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin met with his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Sochi, Russia, on September 4. In addition to important issues in bilateral relations, the talks focused on the resumption of the grain deal. Putin said he was ready to restore the grain deal as soon as all commitments to lift restrictions on Russian agricultural exports were fully implemented. Meanwhile, Erdogan said Ukraine should "soften its approach so that it can take joint steps with Russia." (Source: Reuters)

Ukrainian President Zelenskiy awards a Ukrainian serviceman during a visit to a frontline base in the Donetsk region, Ukraine, September 4. (Source: Office of the President of Ukraine)

Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin arrives at the government building before a royal audience in Bangkok, Thailand, September 5. (Source: Reuters)

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and his daughter attend a military parade marking the 75th anniversary of the founding of the country on the evening of September 8. This parade did not feature intercontinental ballistic missiles or other strategic weapons. This is the third time this year that North Korea has held a military parade. The last parade was held in July to mark the 70th anniversary of the signing of the armistice agreement between the two Koreas. (Source: KCNA/Reuters)

A Mongolian child shows respect to Pope Francis during his first visit to the country, September 2. Mongolia is the 43rd country he has visited in more than 10 years since being elected head of the Vatican in March 2013. (Source: AP)

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz speaks during an event at the Munich Auto Show on September 5. Scholz wears an eye patch after injuring himself in a fall while jogging. (Source: Reuters)

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken (second from left) holds French fries after eating at a McDonald's in Kiev, Ukraine, on September 6. This is Mr. Blinken's third trip to the Ukrainian capital since Russia launched a special military operation in the Eastern European country (February 2022). Washington decided to double its support for Kiev's counteroffensive and announced more than $1 billion in additional aid. (Source: Getty)

Ukrainian soldiers sit inside an armored personnel carrier near Bakhmut, Ukraine, on September 4. Kiev began a counteroffensive in June to regain control of some areas. However, the results have not been as expected and Kiev has lost control of large settlements. (Source: AP)

Brazil's "Smoke Squadron" performs acrobatics during Independence Day celebrations in Brasilia, Brazil, September 7. (Source: Reuters)

The Japan National Space Agency's H-IIA rocket carrying the lunar lander launches from the Tanegashima Space Center on Tanegashima Island, southwestern Japan, September 7. (Source: Reuters)

Vehicles leave the Burning Man festival in the Black Rock Desert, Nevada, US, on September 4. Thousands of people left the event after heavy rains flooded campsites. Meanwhile, more than 70,000 people were stranded due to flooding. (Source: Reuters)

Floodwaters surround homes in Lajeado, Brazil, on September 6. More than 30 people were killed last week after a tropical storm unleashed hail and tornadoes across southern Brazil. (Source: Reuters)

An aerial photo shows cars stuck on a bridge surrounded by floodwaters as Storm Daniel hits central Greece, in the village of Flamouli, near Trikala, Greece, September 7. (Source: Reuters)

Members of the Spanish Civil Guard search and rescue team search for missing people near a collapsed bridge after heavy rains in Aldea del Fresno, Spain, September 4. (Source: Reuters)

A woman looks at a car floating in the sea after severe flooding in Tsarevo, on the Black Sea coast, Bulgaria, September 6. (Source: Reuters)

Moroccans comfort each other after a 6.8-magnitude earthquake hit near the city of Marrakech on September 8. Other affected areas include Al Haouz, Ouarzazate, Azilal, Chichaoua and Taroudant. The Moroccan royal family declared three days of national mourning on September 9. The worst natural disaster in Morocco in 120 years has left thousands dead and many more missing. (Source: AP)

Muslims kiss and touch the Hajar al-Aswad (“Black Stone”), a stone placed at the eastern corner of the Kaaba at the Grand Mosque in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, on September 6. The stone is believed to be the only remaining piece of the altar built by the patriarch Abraham. (Source: Getty)

Hindu girls dressed as Radha and Lord Krishna during the Janmashtami festival as the community celebrates Lord Krishna's birthday in Dhaka, Bangladesh, September 6. (Source: Reuters)

Tourists view Manhattan from the Edge Observatory in New York, US, on September 4. This is one of the highest outdoor observatories in the city and the entire Western Hemisphere. (Source: Reuters)

A woman wearing traditional Uyghur dress poses for a photo at the Old Kashgar tourist area in Kashgar, China. Chinese tourists have been flocking to the markets in Kashgar to learn about Uyghur culture recently, as part of the government's efforts to boost tourism in the Xinjiang region. (Source: Getty)

American tennis player Madison Keys serves to opponent Markéta Vondroušová (Czech) during the US Open quarter-final match on September 6. Keys won after 2 sets 6-1, 6-4 to advance to the semi-finals. (Source: AP)