Vladimir Putin
During Putin’s trip to Chelyabinsk Oblast, his motorcade was accompanied by a military helicopter. Earlier, security had been reinforced with electronic warfare systems and anti-aircraft machine guns.
Boxer Oleksandr Usyk’s house was damaged by a Russian strike. His family was unharmed because they were abroad.
Zelenskyy said that Putin is intensifying attacks to force Kyiv residents to leave the capital. Kyiv remains strong, the President emphasized.
According to Ukrainian intelligence, Putin ordered the removal of restrictions on air campaigns in September. After that, Russia intensified strikes on Kyiv.
Russia is creating a new shadow fleet of tankers to circumvent sanctions and preserve gas revenues. Britain has imposed sanctions on the vessels and individuals involved.
The NATO Secretary General said that Europe is facing the war in Ukraine and an increase in Russia’s hybrid attacks. He called for preparations for a prolonged confrontation.
putin said that russia is ready for negotiations, but reaffirmed the demand for Ukraine's neutrality. He also claimed that russia had seized 1,301 km² in September.
The talks involving Turkey, the UN and mediators are scheduled for early October. The initiative is intended to protect grain shipments and ports.
Friedrich Merz said that Germany was preparing for new hybrid attacks by Russia. He promised to support Ukraine ahead of a harsh winter.
Putin called the proposal to stop attacks on vessels in the Black Sea in exchange for Ukraine’s strikes on Russian oil refineries pointless. There is no agreed ceasefire.
Putin said that in the event of an attack on Kaliningrad, Russia would use any weapon. He also once again questioned the statehood of Ukraine.
Putin said that international conflicts would likely continue due to global changes. He called for "avoiding catastrophic scenarios."
Poland's Foreign Minister said that inviting Putin to the G20 helps end his isolation. At the same time, Sikorski rejected boycotting the summit.
Kremlin Special Representative Kirill Dmitriev said that Russia is ready to share its experience in operating government services and other systems with the United States. The dialogue also covers energy.
Swedish Air Force prepares to transition to offensive operations in the event of a Russian attack. Gripen aircraft will be able to operate from dispersed positions in the Baltic region.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said that Russia currently does not pose a threat to the Alliance. He called the Kremlin's nuclear threats an attempt to divert attention from its failures in Ukraine.
The US has charged five people linked to the preparation of assassination attempts against Russian opposition figures. There is no evidence of a personal order from Putin.
Taras Stetskiv accused Poroshenko of trying to negotiate with the Kremlin through Medvedchuk. In his opinion, a firm rebuff would have stopped the aggression in Crimea.
September brought diplomatic initiatives, strikes on energy infrastructure, and budget decisions. In October, new rules, negotiations, and events are expected.
A bipartisan group of congressmen urged Trump to abandon plans to ease sanctions against Russia. They insist on invoking the "Graham Act."
European Commissioner Andrius Kubilius called on the EU to strengthen its response to hybrid attacks attributed to Russia. He spoke out against dialogue with the Kremlin.
Russia is losing more than a million military personnel for the sake of insignificant advances and is intensifying acts of sabotage against the West. Its economy is approaching a crisis.
Putin's decree restricted the publication of data on oil refining, sales, and the parties to transactions. The decision was made amid a gasoline shortage and strikes on oil refineries.
The President of Kazakhstan supported good relations with Putin and called for a freeze in hostilities in Ukraine. Merz confirmed support for Kyiv.
Yury Ushakov stated that preparations for a meeting between Putin and Trump have not yet begun. He did not rule out Xi's initiative regarding trilateral talks.
Trump supported the idea of easing sanctions against Russia in exchange for the release of political prisoners. The initiative is at an early stage.
Johann Wadephul urged people not to question the threat posed by Moscow. He criticized Fico's doubts about NATO guarantees.
London is not changing its policy of having no direct contacts with Russian officials. Ed Miliband called this a demonstration of solidarity with Ukraine.
Lithuania added Usmanov and Fridman to its persona non grata list after the EU sanctions were lifted. Latvia and Estonia are preparing similar measures.
Metro's Russian business, worth 50–80 billion rubles, was transferred to the temporary management of JSC "UK Torg Rus. " The assets of Auchan, Nestlé, and others were transferred to "L.E.V. Management."