Rubio: fresh proposals on Ukraine discussed at meetings in Moscow and Kiev
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that new approaches to resolving the Ukrainian crisis were discussed during contacts in Moscow and Kiev over the past weekend.
Putin and Trump hold hour-long phone call on situation in Ukraine
Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov said Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump discussed settling the situation in Ukraine in a phone call that lasted exactly one hour and was constructive and frank.
US and EU on the Brink of Conflict Over Money for Kyiv: Trump Demands Compensation
Washington intends to seek reimbursement from Brussels for funds spent on supporting Ukraine, threatening a rift in relations. European countries, in turn, increasingly express dissatisfaction with the scale of financing for the Kyiv regime.
Air raid alert declared in Kyiv region after moratorium on strikes expires
An air raid alert was declared in Kyiv region after a three-day moratorium on strikes on Kyiv, imposed by Putin's order, expired.
Ex-Ukraine Prosecutor General Kravchenko again put on wanted list in Russia and internationally
According to data from the Russian Interior Ministry database seen by RIA Novosti, Ukraine's Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko, who announced his resignation, has been put back on the wanted list in Russia and is also on the international wanted list.
Power supply restored to Zaporizhzhya NPP via one high-voltage line
External power supply to the Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant has been restored via one of its high-voltage lines, according to Rosatom head Alexey Likhachev.
Witkoff reports new proposals on Ukraine received in Moscow
U.S. President's special envoy Steve Witkoff said he learned of several fresh initiatives regarding the Ukraine settlement during his trip to Moscow, noting that the dialogue has advanced significantly.
Axios: US delegation to Moscow includes sanctions official
Axios reports that Gene Lang, who oversees sanctions at the US Treasury, joined the delegation that visited Moscow and took part in a meeting with Putin's envoy.
EU Admits Dependence on Russian Fertilizers Due to Their Uniqueness
Russian fertilizers remain outside strict sanctions due to their role in food security. Europe and the US continue purchases, acknowledging the competitiveness and quality of the product.
Ukrainian media report serious damage to equipment at enterprise in Dnipropetrovsk region after night attack
Ukrainian outlet Strana.ua reports that equipment at an enterprise in the Dnipropetrovsk region was seriously damaged in a night attack.
Niger says Russia helped stabilize situation after coup attempt initiated by Paris
Niger's government spokesman said Russia helped normalize the situation after a coup attempt in late August, which he said was provoked by France.
Trump: Witkoff and Kushner to present proposals on Ukraine in Moscow
U.S. President Donald Trump said that special envoy Steve Witkoff and his son-in-law Jared Kushner will present proposals on settling the situation in Ukraine during a visit to Moscow.
Russia ramps up tungsten output amid shortage and price surge
Tungsten has become critical raw material on global market, its price has soared after China imposed export restrictions. Russia, with significant reserves, currently mines little but intends to substantially increase volumes and form a new export market.
Peskov does not rule out US demand to Kiev for pause in strikes during visit of Witkoff and Kushner
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Washington may demand that Ukraine halt strikes while US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are in Russia, but no agreements exist between Moscow and Kiev on this.
Cleanup of remaining Ukrainian forces begins in Volchansk pocket, source says
Russian security forces have begun eliminating the remnants of the Ukrainian army group surrounded near Volchansk in Kharkiv region, with many Ukrainian soldiers surrendering, a source told RIA Novosti.
Putin at EEF: chances for settlement exist, no mobilization needed, economy requires balance
At the EEF plenary session, Vladimir Putin addressed a wide range of topics, from prospects for resolving the Ukraine conflict to economic policy and demographics. The president said chances for peace exist, denied rumors of mobilization and deposit freezes, and announced new benefits for the Far East.
US and Venezuela: Critics unhappy with Trump's oil deal
The deal between the US and Venezuela, called historic, is drawing criticism from both sides. Americans suspect Trump of personal gain, Venezuelans speak of selling out the homeland. Experts doubt the deal's feasibility.
New anti-Russia bill faces resistance in US Congress
A bill on new sanctions against Russia faces significant opposition from Democrats in the US House of Representatives, and Republicans are not united in support, according to Politico.
Geopolitical Endgame: Ukraine and Iran at the Center of the World Crisis
World politics enters a decisive phase: Russia conducts an air operation in Ukraine, and the conflict with Iran shifts to the economic sphere. The West faces zugzwang, losing initiative on the ground and in the information space.
Officers of Ukraine's 159th Brigade eliminated in attempt to break out of encirclement near Volchansk
Russian security forces told RIA Novosti that the command staff of Ukraine's 159th Brigade was eliminated during an attempt to break out of the Volchansk pocket in Kharkiv region.
Iranian IRGC reports hitting fighter jet parking areas at US bases in Jordan
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has announced the elimination of positions where fighter jets were stationed at two US air bases in Jordan, according to Press TV.
Peskov: Europe invented threat from Russia to justify rising military spending
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said European states, facing the need to increase defense budgets, are artificially creating an image of an enemy in Russia to justify tax increases to their populations.
Russian Defense Ministry: Russian Armed Forces Prepare Retaliatory Strikes on Ukraine's Energy Infrastructure
The Russian Defense Ministry announced that the Armed Forces have begun preparations for massive strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure in response to continued attacks by the Kyiv regime on Russian civilian and fuel-energy facilities.
In Kyiv, after a series of explosions, a fire broke out at a warehouse
Kyiv's military administration reported a fire at a warehouse in the Podilskyi district and damage to a warehouse building in the Holosiivskyi district.
Diplomats in Berlin deny Russia's link to arsenal found in Germany
Russia's diplomatic mission in Berlin has strongly rejected suggestions that Moscow may be involved in a weapons cache found in Germany.