Vladimir Putin
Putin increased the authorized strength of the Russian Armed Forces to 2. 44 million people, including 1.55 million military personnel. This is the fourth such decision in a year.
Putin’s decree restricts the dissemination of data on oil refineries, fuel products, supplies, and customs statistics. The government will determine the list of products within 10 days.
Russian kindergartens are strengthening spiritual and moral education instead of focusing on letters and numbers. Children aged 3 and older will be told that Crimea is part of the Russian Federation.
Ukraine is planning a meeting with the United States and Russia in October. They will discuss ending the war, strikes on energy infrastructure, and shipping security.
Trump confirmed discussing Patriot with Zelenskyy, but did not agree to authorize missile production in Ukraine. The White House is clarifying its position.
Zelenskyy said that Putin is refusing negotiations and does not plan to stop the war this winter. Ukraine is preparing diplomatic pressure.
Johann Wadephul and Sergey Lavrov held talks in New York. Germany called on Russia to stop the escalation and the war against Ukraine.
Donald Trump said he wants an agreement between Zelenskyy and Putin by winter. He did not specify whether Ukraine would receive Patriot licenses.
Serbia's gas agreement with Russia expires on September 30. Vučić expects supplies to continue at a price of €318 per thousand cubic meters.
Minister Johann Wadephul considers Putin's participation in the G20 summit an opportunity to begin serious negotiations regarding the war in Ukraine. He emphasized the need for a ceasefire.
A bipartisan group of senators said that Putin’s participation would legitimize Russia’s aggression against Ukraine. Trump was urged to withdraw the invitation to the Russian dictator to attend the G20 summit in Miami.
Putin stated that the Russian Federation is responding to violations of the rights of Russian speakers in the Baltic states within the framework of humanitarian and international law. He denied plans for a war with Europe.
The Office of the President stated that Trump did not offer Zelenskyy a trip to moscow. The parties discussed possible trilateral negotiations.
This week, the U. S. president again urged the Ukrainian leader to go to Moscow for a meeting with the Russian dictator. Volodymyr Zelenskyy rejected the proposal.
Putin hinted at Russia's readiness to consider peace proposals, but first to determine its own interests. He also threatened Kyiv with a new response.
The United States proposed holding a technical meeting between Ukraine, Russia, and the United States in the Emirates. The date of the talks has not yet been determined.
Zelenskyy said that Trump considers Ukraine and Russia interested in ending the war. Kyiv insists on strengthening sanctions against Moscow.
Lee Jae-myung said that Kyiv disclosed the transfer to Seoul of two prisoners of war from North Korea, contrary to the agreement on confidentiality. He warned of risks to diplomacy and security.
Trump and Xi Jinping discussed Russia's war against Ukraine at the White House. Zelenskyy asked Trump to enlist China in exerting influence on Putin.
NATO is strengthening intelligence sharing following a series of incidents likely linked to Russia. The Alliance considers a limited attack unlikely, but possible.
Zelenskyy asked Trump to convey to Xi Jinping an appeal to influence Putin.
The Office of the President said that the Ukrainian delegation is returning to Ukraine. The media reported on possible talks regarding an energy truce.
Zelenskyy considers the G20 summit in Miami an opportunity for a productive meeting between Ukraine, the United States and Russia. The Kremlin is working on an invitation for Putin.
Trump personally welcomed Xi in Washington with a ceremony that was compared to Putin's reception in Alaska. The US and China extended their trade truce until January.
U. S. intelligence warned three countries about possible attacks by Russian drones from the sea. In the Kremlin's sights are Spain, France, and Italy.
Sybiha said at the UN that Russia planned to capture Kyiv in three days. He also asked Lavrov why Moscow is coming under attack after four years of war.
At the UN debate, Zelenskyy stated that Putin seeks to seize more Ukrainian cities, not just Donetsk Oblast.
Kirill Dmitriev will meet in New York with Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner and other US representatives. The goal is to continue the dialogue and peace efforts.
Zelenskyy said that Ukraine handed over two captured North Korean soldiers to South Korea. He also spoke about Putin's promise to seize Donetsk region.
In 2026, Russia occupied around 890 km², while Ukraine liberated 800 km² of territory. Russia’s losses reached 270,000 military personnel.