On the morning of September 6, enemy shelling damaged railway infrastructure in Donetsk region. The section before Sloviansk is de-energized, causing train delays.
Vladimir Putin and other Russian officials continue their attempts to weaken Western unity by threatening foreign troops in Ukraine. ISW notes that these statements are aimed at intimidating European states.
On September 5, Russian troops lost 960 soldiers and 39 artillery systems. The total enemy losses since 24.02.22 amount to over 1 million personnel.
Russian occupiers are massively seizing television antennas in the temporarily occupied territories. Instead, they issue a "Russian world" kit with access only to propaganda channels.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy rejected Vladimir Putin's invitation to Moscow for negotiations. Instead, he offered the Russian dictator to come to Kyiv.
European officials will visit the US on Monday to discuss economic pressure on Russia and new sanctions. This comes amid Trump's frustration with the war in Ukraine and his failed attempts to negotiate with Putin.
On September 6, variable cloudiness without precipitation is expected on most of Ukraine's territory, with only a short-term rain with thunderstorms possible in the far west. Daytime air temperature will be 21-29° Celsius.
In Novi Sad, police used tear gas and stun grenades against protesters. Thousands of people demanded early voting to remove President Vučić and his party.
Germany's Ambassador to Ukraine, Martin Jäger, is concluding his mission. He will head Germany's Federal Intelligence Service.
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on sanctions and travel restrictions against states that unlawfully detain American citizens. This may affect the participation of foreign leaders in UN General Assembly sessions.
US immigration authorities raided a Hyundai plant in Georgia, detaining 475 people, most of whom are South Korean citizens. Hyundai Motor company states that those detained were not its employees.
Ukraine thanked Slovakia for supporting its European integration aspirations and opening negotiation clusters with the EU. The parties discussed economic cooperation, infrastructure and energy projects, including the Uzhhorod-Chop railway section.
The Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs recommends citizens to leave Belarus by available means due to the detention of a Pole accused of espionage. The Polish prime minister called the accusations absurd.
Newly appointed UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper made her first international call to Ukrainian counterpart Andriy Sybiha. Kyiv perceives this as a sign of respect and a priority in maintaining unwavering support.
Norway joined the EU in lowering the price cap on Russian oil from $60 to $47. 6 per barrel. This makes it harder to finance Russia's war in Ukraine.
US President Donald Trump stated that the war in Ukraine will have terrible consequences if it does not stop. He noted that the US will help resolve the issue of security guarantees for Ukraine.
Dmitry Medvedev stated that Finland, Norway, and Poland are increasing military activity near Russian borders. He also emphasized the military threat from the Baltic states and announced a change in Russia's military approach to the border with Finland due to its accession to NATO.
The European Commission has fined Google 2. 95 billion euros for violating competition rules in the advertising technology market. The company favored its own advertising services, harming competitors, advertisers, and publishers.
The United States and Ukraine are negotiating a $100 billion deal for the acquisition of American weapons. The agreement involves the exchange of intellectual property for advanced Ukrainian systems.
The Ukrainian national football team lost to France with a score of 0:2 in the first match of the 2026 World Cup qualification. The goals for France were scored by Olise and Mbappé.
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar called on French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot to abandon the unilateral recognition of Palestine. Sa'ar stated that French President Emmanuel Macron would not be able to visit Israel as long as this step remains on the agenda.
On September 4, Russian troops lost 810 soldiers and 50 artillery systems. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 05.09.25 amount to 1,086,220 personnel.
Putin's spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that the Russian dictator invited Volodymyr Zelenskyy to Moscow for negotiations. According to him, the terms for ending the conflict in Ukraine cannot be predicted, but "light at the end of the tunnel" is visible.
Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof called on Putin to sit down at the negotiating table and demonstrate readiness for peace. EU countries and partners plan to increase pressure on Russia and support the Ukrainian army.
European leaders tried to convince Donald Trump to increase pressure on the Russian economy, but they failed. The meeting of the "Coalition of the Willing" aimed to agree on security guarantees and secure US support.
According to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, the EU is creating conditions for lasting peace in Ukraine. The first security guarantees are strong Ukrainian armed forces.
Donald Trump, in a virtual meeting, accused European leaders of financing the war by purchasing Russian oil. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen denied the accusations, emphasizing a significant reduction in imports.
The Ukrainian Armed Forces likely received MiG-29 fighter jets from Azerbaijan. A photo of a Ukrainian Air Force MiG-29 with Azerbaijani camouflage appeared on social media.
The Unmanned Systems Forces have implemented an electronic accounting system that provides public access to verified information about the units' work. The system automates reporting, planning, and performance analysis, updating data every 5 minutes.
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico will meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Uzhhorod on September 5. The main topic of negotiations will be energy infrastructure.
