OPCW in no haste to visit Russia amid evidence of Ukraine using chemical weapons — envoy. Vladimir Tarabrin said the experts will inevitably receive data confirming the use of chemical weapons by the Ukrainians.
Russian air defenses down over 6,000 Ukrainian drones over past week — top brass. According to the Russian Defense Ministry, since the start of the special military operation, Russian forces have destroyed a total of 674 Ukrainian aircraft, 284 helicopters and 227,730 unmanned aerial vehicles.
Ex-congressman expects Trump to invite Putin to G20 summit in US. Dennis Kucinich says he believes that the Russian president "has already extended the olive branch fully".
EEF participants sign 328 deals worth nearly $78.5 billion, envoy’s office says. The Eastern Economic Forum took place on September 1-4 in Vladivostok at the Far Eastern Federal University campus.
Kiev needs Crimea, Donbass for Western military bases — lawmaker. According to Leonid Slutsky, Zelensky "only pretends to be a pseudo-peacekeeper ready for negotiations if someone suggests them in front of his Western masters".
Death toll from Nepal’s flooding rises to 1,344 — police. According to police, 4,898 people, including Nepalese nationals and foreigners, remain missing.
Two people killed, 59 injured in explosion at military facility in Bolivia — TV. According to the report by Unitel, seven people are listed as missing.
Russian citizens in Poland, Baltic states to vote near border crossings — CEC. Pavel Andreyev says ten polling stations will be set up in the Kaliningrad, Pskov, and Leningrad regions near border crossings with Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia.
Lavrov says his SCO colleagues at Goa confab condemned Ukrainian drone attack on Kremlin. Discussing how the attack will affect the development of the situation around Ukraine, the top diplomat expressed confidence that, "there is no point in waiting for any new incidents, new provocations" to happen.
Iran has grown more confident in its ability to confront US — NYT. The article cites officials as saying there are few signs that Iran is ready to make any sort of deal with Washington.
Animated film about Captain Nevelskoy to be screened in Singapore, Toronto, Tokyo, Dubai. The film became one of flagship projects for the development of creative industries in the Russian Far East.
ICC signatories expect new US sanctions against court soon — source. A diplomatic source says possible measures could include visa and financial restrictions, as well as pressure on ICC members to withdraw from the Rome Statute.
Iraq’s August oil exports top two million barrels per day for first time since war started. The country’s oil production currently exceeds 3 million barrels per day.
Switzerland announces OSCE’s readiness to facilitate negotiated settlement on Ukraine. Nicolas Bideau, spokesman for the Foreign Affairs Ministry of the country that holds the OSCE chairmanship, said the organization is also ready to facilitate the implementation of the settlement on the ground if necessary.
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.
Russian mission to UN responds to General Assembly on claims over Crimea’s status. Russia's Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN Maria Zabolotskaya emphasized that these territories "are part of Russia, and have been part of Russia for centuries".
Ukraine loses over 1,660 troops in Battlegroup North responsibility area over past week. The Russian Defense Ministry reported that damage was inflicted on manpower and equipment of five mechanized and motorized infantry brigades, two airborne brigades, an assault regiment of the Ukrainian armed forces.
Russian security officials put number of missing Ukrainian soldiers at half a million. According to the Ukrainian Interior Ministry, as of August 2026, the number of missing Ukrainian servicemen amounted to around 114,000.
US drafting Middle East strategy for post-Iran war period — Axios. In addition, the Trump administration is considering moving to the next stage of the Gaza peace plan, reaching a security agreement between Syria and Israel, and implementing the agreement between Israel and Lebanon.
US becomes only country to vote against UN resolution supporting Equal Earth map. A total of 164 countries voted in favor of the document, while six others - Ukraine, Moldova, Georgia, Serbia, Lithuania, and Estonia - abstained.
Ukraine to make another attempt to agree with RF on сontracts. If it does not happen, all the responsibility for the consequences will be certainly placed on those leaders who do not want to heed our arguments.
Moscow burned no bridges in relations with Germany — Russia’s envoy to Berlin. Sergey Nechaev noted that previous generations had invested in historical reconciliation and that the sacrifices of 700,000 Soviet soldiers buried in Germany should not be forgotten.
Moscow won't ask Kiev to stop terrorist attacks ahead of US envoys' visit to Russia. According to earlier reports, US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner intend to travel to Moscow and Kiev on September 5-6.
No specific conditions yet for Ukraine peace settlement — Kremlin spokesman. Dmitry Peskov said it is too early to talk about any new peace initiatives following Vladimir Putin’s statements at the Eastern Economic Forum.
Italian general posts photo with vodka in response to FT’s accusations of ties to Moscow. Roberto Vannacci noted that the UK newspaper, like many others representing international financial circles, is attempting to influence the electoral process in Italy.
Trump says US to seek payment for ammunition sent to Ukraine free of charge. The US president said the Biden administration provided Ukraine with far more ammunition free of charge than Washington used during the war with Iran.
Kiev’s threats against civil aviation aimed at disrupting Russia-US contacts — envoy. Rodion Miroshnik said there is "an unceasing drive, primarily on the part of Europeans, to severe any contacts between Russia and the US".
Russia to view deployed German long-range systems as legitimate targets — embassy. A representative of the Russian embassy in Berlin said that this would be the case if these systems were aimed at Russia.
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.
Republican hopefuls distance themselves from Trump — Politico. According to sources close to some politicians, they informed Trump’s team that "they don’t want him to visit their districts ahead of November".
Defending champ Sabalenka confident cruising to Round 4 at 2026 US Open. The tournament’s two-time reigning champion is now set to play in the next round against the winner of the match between Russia’s Diana Shnaider and US player Taylor Townsend.
Belarus guarantees transit of oil Hungary needs — Szijjarto. Earlier, Peter Szijjarto stressed that the EU had rejected Hungary's request to expand pipeline capacity in Southeastern Europe, while Croatia had raised transit tariffs five times compared to the baseline.
SVR chief says Caribbean Crisis settlement shows escalation not the only way. Sergey Naryshkin noted that the propaganda mechanisms set in motion by politicians create such a rigid worldview that they become hostages to it and fall into their own traps.
Ukrainian people could virtually disappear within two generations — expert. The death rate in Ukraine is four times higher than the birth rate.
US envoys Witkoff, Kushner to visit Moscow, Kiev this weekend — Axios. According to the news outlet, the US envoys will meet Vladimir Zelensky after the visit to Moscow.
Iran's army calls on US to compensate for war costs, then leave region. Army Spokesperson Mohammad Akraminia added that all the problems of the US army in the region and the difficulties of the Americans are caused by Washington's mistakes.
US envoys may visit Moscow, Kiev: what we know so far. In early September, a source told TASS that Witkoff and Kushner were intensifying their mediation efforts on Ukraine.
Crimea colored same as Russia on Equal Earth projection. The Equal Earth projection, intended to more accurately depict the actual proportions of Africa and other regions of the world, was proposed as an alternative to the Mercator projection.
What is known about European Commission’s plans to restrict visas for Russia, EU reaction. According to the diplomatic source, the European Commission has spent the last four years trying to implement a plan that would make entry into the EU a privilege for Russians.
Kalashnikov to showcase special op-tested drones in North Africa for first time. The company will also present the RUS-PE portable reconnaissance and strike system with guided munitions.
