Global News Roundup: Ukraine Conflict Diplomacy, German Elections, and Energy Updates

North Korea to reach another milestone in strengthening its navy in eight months — leader

Kim Jong Un noted that a strong navy is capable of ensuring "the country’s self-reliance and the protection of its maritime sovereignty"

New trilateral meeting on Ukraine may be announced soon — Witkoff

According to US presidential envoy, the US delegation is "dug in on finding the solution" and there are all "the ingredients" to find it

Trilateral meeting between leaders of Russia, US, China possible — Deputy Foreign Minister

The trilateral format with the participation of the leaders of Russia, China and the United States has not been practiced so far, Sergey Ryabkov stated in an interview with TASS

Russia’s Khachanov advances at 2026 US Open with straight-set win over French Bonzi

The Russian tennis player is now set to play in the next round against the winner of the duel between Learner Tien of the United States and Jakub Mensik from the Czech Republic

Dry cargo ship carrying military equipment hit in port of Chernomorsk

A dry cargo ship carrying military equipment to the Ukrainian forces by Western countries was hit in the port of Chernomorsk in the Odessa Region

US should consider realities on ground in settlement of Ukraine conflict — Russian MFA

Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov says the situation "is constantly changing, and not in Kiev’s favor"

Witkoff says settlement talks in Moscow, Kiev were positive

The American leader's special envoy noted that his work, together with the US president's son-in-law Jared Kushner, is to "bring the parties together," narrow the gap in problematic positions, and establish communication channels

Yemeni government forces take control over Hays in Hodeida province — TV

According to the TV channel, the city has strategic importance for operations on the country’s western coast

Putin meets with Witkoff and Kushner in the Kremlin

The meeting marks Putin’s eighth face-to-face encounter with Witkoff and Kushner’s third round of talks on a potential settlement to the conflict in Ukraine

States with anti-Russian sanctions taking part in EEF underscore its significance — envoy

These countries realize that it's impossible to imagine a world without Russia or the Arctic today, Deputy Prime Minister and plenipotentiary envoy in the Far Eastern Federal District Yury Trutnev said

BSW says it shares common ground with AfD on issues related to Russia, sanctions

According to Thomas Schulze, like the AfD, the BSW advocates for "affordable energy"

Daily oil transit via Strait of Hormuz amounts to around 9 mln barrels — US official

Energy Secretary Chris Wright says the United States is "winning the battle" over the strait despite opposition from Iran

British citizens clash with police in Portsmouth over arrival of migrants — newspaper

On September 6, illegal migrants were brought to Portsmouth from a vessel intercepted by UK authorities in the English Channel

Japan closely monitoring US talks with Russia, Ukraine — government

Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara pointed out that it is important for Ukraine, Europe, and other relevant countries to work together in unity for peace in Ukraine

Air defenses down 258 Ukrainian drones over Russia overnight — top brass

From 8:00 p.m. Moscow time on September 5 to 8:00 a.m. Moscow time on September 6, on-duty air defenses intercepted and destroyed 258 Ukrainian fixed-wing drones

Ex-Pentagon chief anticipates US-Iran standoff to continues for six months more

Leon Panetta noted that there are very few options available to bring this war to an end

Trump says he earns hundreds of billions of dollars from stocks for US, not for himself

The US leader emphasized that Democrats are criticizing him for this

Falsification of WWII Katyn massacre case by Nazis akin to Bucha false flag — historian

"The false flags that the Kiev regime is conducting today, such as the provocation in Bucha, when they planted dead bodies on purpose, brought in journalists and launched information propaganda, are very similar to what the Germans did in Katyn," Mikhail Myagkov noted

Ukraine, US, Europe agree to hold another meeting soon — Zelensky

According to Zelensky, US special presidential envoy Steve Witkoff and President Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner have actually resumed the negotiating process after their meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin and today’s talks in Kiev

Semeru volcano erupts in Indonesia, ash rising to height of 4.7 km

Semeru is the fourth highest volcano in Indonesia (3,676 m above sea level) and the highest peak on the island of Java

Kushner refrains from saying is US will toughen pressure on Russia

According to US President’s son-in-law, Trump is looking at the Ukrainian conflict through the prism of the "idea of what the best outcome could be and what benefits all people"

US negotiators tell Zelensky they want breakthrough in talks before winter — media

According to the sources, Witkoff and Kushner discussed with Zelensky preparations for continuing the war through the winter

Other countries to join US in Strait of Hormuz to ensure safe navigation — official

Trade is important for the world and should not be the responsibility of the United States alone, said Energy Secretary Chris Wright

Witkof says parties to Ukraine conflict need to make compromises

The US President's special envoy noted that Moscow and Kyiv need to narrow the differences between them in order to achieve a peaceful settlement

Houthis say they downed Saudi drone over Yemen

"The Yemeni armed forces have shot down a Wing Loong II reconnaissance drone belonging to Saudi Arabia when it was on a hoistile mission," Houthi spokesman Yahya Saria said

US wants to work with Moscow, Kiev on ‘refreshed’ peace proposal — media

"Things may move in a good direction if there's a follow-up by all parties involved," the source told Axios

US working on ‘peace package’ for Ukrainian settlement — Kushner

Many people in the United States government, under the President, Vice President, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and many others, are working to try to create it, the American leader's son-in-law noted

OPEC+ nations agree to keep production quotas for October at September level

As follows from the OPEC table, Russia’s quota in October 2026 will stand at 9.949 mln barrels a day

FACTBOX: Novak’s statements about Power of Baikal, Russia’s fuel situation

Accoridng to the official, Russia and China are currently discussing the Power of Baikal gas pipeline project, formerly known as Power of Siberia 2, for Russian gas supplies to China

Merz admits that German government lacks support

Friedrich Merz also recalled that the previous German government had been "divided from within and run out of steam so quickly" that a change of power had become necessary

Norway deploys artillery battalion on border with Russia — ambassador

Norway has deployed an artillery battalion consisting of four K9 self-propelled howitzers manufactured by the Republic of Korea, with a firing range of up to 40 km, Nikolay Korchunov said

Trump says he has idea of possible peace between Russia, Ukraine

The US leader did not provide any details about possible agreements for settling the Ukrainian crisis

FIFA confirms Infantino will run for another term as its president at 2027 elections

Infantino, 56, was elected FIFA president at a FIFA Extraordinary Congress in February 2016 and has been re-elected twice since then

MOEX Index down 0.99% as morning trading session opens

As of 7:10 a.m. Moscow time the MOEX Index was down by 0.69% at 2,237.97 points

Process of strengthening Russia must be continuous — Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed his pre-election wishes at a meeting with the top five members of the United Russia election list

AfD wins Saxony-Anhalt election with 43.8% of vote — election commission

This is the best result the AfD has ever achieved in a German state election, doubling its share of the vote compared to five years ago

Trump supports renaming New Mexico to New America

According to the US Constitution, the federal government cannot change state names

Putin notes at meeting with US negotiators that situation is difficult to discuss

"And we will have to deal with it today", Russian President said in his opening remarks

UN welcomes any efforts toward talks between Russia, Ukraine

Thus Deputy Spokesperson for the UN Secretary General Farhan Haq commented on the visits by the US negotiators Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Moscow and Kiev

Rosneft to supply 30 million tons of oil from Vostok Oil in 2027

Vostok Oil, Rosneft’s flagship project in the Taimyr Peninsula, is being developed on instructions from President Vladimir Putin