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The Russian president described Western military exercises in the Baltic Sea and attempts to stop Russian ships as an "escalation." For the Russian president, "we cannot be certain that the major powers will not employ weapons of mass destruction, we must avoid it." Commission spokesperson Wigand: "We will not fall into the trap and we will not amplify tactics based on intimidation and alarmism"
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Russian President Vladimir Putin has described Western military exercises in the Baltic Sea and attempts to stop Russian ships as an "escalation." In his Valdai speech, he then declared that "we cannot be certain that the major powers will not employ weapons of mass destruction. We must avoid it."
"We reiterate our position on Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine. Regarding the communication to NATO, NATO has reacted clearly and we welcome this reaction. Of course we condemn Russia's irresponsible nuclear rhetoric. We will not fall into the Russian trap and we will not amplify Moscow's tactics based on intimidation and alarmism," EU Commission spokesman Christian Wigand said in the press briefing, on Russia's declaration to NATO that it is ready to use the "entire arsenal" after alleged exercises to simulate the isolation of Kaliningrad. The Atlantic alliance responded by denouncing "threats" from Moscow. Meanwhile, the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe "urges all member states to recognize the full extent of the threat posed by Russia's attacks against them and to take coordinated and effective measures in response." The request is contained in a resolution voted unanimously.
Massive attack by Russian forces on Sumy: two people were killed and fifteen injured. This was reported by Ukrinform, citing a statement from the regional military administration. A new wave of bombings also hit Kiev. A drone fell on a school in the Solomenskyi neighborhood, explained the capital's mayor, Vitali Klitschko, and a fire broke out. The over 100 students and 60 teachers had found shelter in the institute's shelter. "Russian scoundrels continue to attack life in our country, Ukrainian children and our schools. Russia must be held to account fully for all this and must receive a response to its attacks," Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said in a post on of Samara and a warehouse with military supplies in the Bryansk region. Zelensky reported this.
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Putin: "Advance accelerates but negotiation is the goal"
The pace of the Russian armed forces' advance is increasing, but the goal remains to end the conflict through peace negotiations. Russian President Vladimir Putin stated this at the plenary session of the Valdai Discussion Club. Putin said that the situation along the contact line is rapidly evolving and has claimed control of other territories in recent months, for a total of 1,301 square kilometers.
Putin: "Avoid nuclear power but use cannot be ruled out"
It is necessary to avoid the use of nuclear weapons, but we cannot be certain that they will never be used. Russian President Vladimir Putin declared this at the plenary session of the Valdai Discussion Club. "Today, when the main world powers have in their arsenals weapons capable of destroying all forms of life or at least bringing the Earth into catastrophic conditions, can we be sure that these weapons will never be used? Of course not", said Putin. "We know that if a rifle is hanging on the wall at the beginning of a play, it has to fire at the end. We have to keep that in mind and avoid that," he added. According to the Russian president, "the more intransigent the conflict, the more openly the objective of inflicting a strategic defeat on the enemy is declared, the greater the probability that the battle will enter its hardest phase". "The laws of the struggle for survival apply not only in nature, but also in human communities, if they are faced with the prospect of losing their independence, their dignity and even the right to exist", he concluded.
Putin: "The world admires the heroism and courage of the people"
The whole world admires "the courage and heroism of the Iranian people" and their steadfastness. Russian President Vladimir Putin declared this at the plenary session of the Valdai Club, underlining that Iran has a long "bench" of top figures ready to sacrifice. “The whole world follows the events closely and admires the courage and heroism of the Iranian people, their steadfastness and also their long, so to speak, 'bench' of the highest level: in the public administration, in the armed forces and in the Revolutionary Guards, with people ready to sacrifice in the name of the future of their nation,” Putin said.
Putin: "Possible trilateral with Trump and Xi on the sidelines of Apec"
Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin has said he believes a meeting with American President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the Apec summit is possible. Speaking at the plenary session of the 23rd annual summit of the Valdai International Discussion Club, Putin was told of a possible trilateral with the leaders of China and the United States on the occasion of Apec. "As for a possible three-way meeting during the Apec summit, that is probably possible," Putin said.
Much, he added, depends on China as the host country. "But, I repeat, meetings are always useful: to exchange opinions and clarify positions. The most important thing is to identify the issues that can form the basis of this possible trilateral summit", added the Russian president.
Zelensky: "By targeting schools and nurseries, Russians are targeting everyday life"
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on Science, ensure the rapid restoration of the school and energy independence. I have given the relevant instructions." According to the Ukrainian leader, "hitting schools and kindergartens is a deliberate Russian tactic aimed at making everyday life a target. We are working tirelessly to strengthen our air defense and increase the production of Ukrainian interceptors against jet shaheds, in order to protect our cities and communities from such attacks."
Putin: "No one has our weapons of destruction"
No other country has the types of weapons of destruction possessed by Russia: this is the "competitive advantage" that Moscow would use in the event of a direct NATO attack. Russian President Vladimir Putin declared this at the plenary session of the 23rd meeting of the Valdai International Discussion Club. In the event of an attack by the Alliance countries, "the enemy would be numerically twice as large. This is a great economic potential, a great military potential. Yes, we would not have sufficient forces and resources to counter this threat", said Putin. "And we should use our competitive advantages in this fight. What are they? The point is that we have these competitive advantages in the means to defend ourselves," the Russian president continued. "Yes, of course France and the United Kingdom are nuclear powers, we understand that perfectly and are fully aware of that, but no one else has the kinds of weapons of destruction that Russia has today. And that is our competitive advantage," he added.
Putin: "Seized Western company assets may be returned in the event of an agreement with Moscow"
The assets of Western companies that Russia has taken control of on its territory, including Auchan, Nestlé and Leroy Merlin, may be returned in the event of an agreement with Moscow. This was stated by the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin speaking at the meeting of the Valdai think tank. Asked during the forum about the possibility of returning these assets in the event of a "favorable scenario" in relations with the West, Putin replied: "Yes, they will get them back", while denouncing the "looting" of the assets of Russian companies in Western countries.
Putin: "Western exercises in the Baltic Sea are an escalation"
Russian President Vladimir Putin has described Western military exercises in the Baltic Sea and attempts to stop Russian ships as an "escalation." "The exercises in the Baltic Sea, one after another, and the attempts to stop our ships and boats - all this represents the escalation that I talked about in my speech. All this is an escalation," the Russian leader noted during the plenary session of the 23rd meeting of the Valdai International Discussion Club. Tass reports it.
Trump returns to attack the Fed on interest rates but not President Warsh
Donald Trump returns to attack the Federal Reserve on the rise in interest rates but refrains from directly criticizing President Kevin Warsh, whom he himself chose. "I want you to vote as you like. Personally I would have voted against the increase, because we have inflation completely under control... The problem is that interest rates will damage our growth", said the tycoon speaking to journalists before leaving for a trip that will take him to Texas and Oklahoma. "This has become very political. I don't hold it against you, Kevin. I think it's a shame. It's not fair. We're getting over the interest rate hurdle brilliantly. But if we didn't have to do that, it would be great," he added.
Zelensky: "FP-7 tactical ballistic missile launched in combat"
Ukraine has made its first combat use of the FP-7 tactical ballistic missile. This was announced today by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, writes Ukrainska Pravda, specifying that the president also released a video of the first use of a ballistic missile in combat. The FP-7 ballistic missile has a range of up to 250 kilometers and a warhead of around 200 kilograms. The weapon achieves a flight altitude of up to 60 kilometers and a circular deviation of approximately 14 meters. The missile is capable of reaching speeds of up to 1,500 meters per second. The FP-7 was developed by the Ukrainian company Fire Point. The maximum flight duration is 250 seconds. This missile can be launched from a land platform and is designed for rapid engagement of medium-range targets.
Wadephul: "Small result with Lavrov but dialogue ahead"
"To those who criticize Europe's lack of willingness to negotiate, I can say that it was unpleasant" the face to face meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and "the result of the conversation was poor but we continue because we think that Europe must continue to demonstrate its willingness to dialogue and Ukraine must also negotiate for its future". This was stated by the German Foreign Minister, Johann Wadephul. “All attempts failed because of Russia and I find this deplorable.” "One step forward would be to unblock the issue of cereal exports", added the head of Berlin's diplomacy, urging Moscow "to work towards allowing them".
Putin rejects proposal to suspend mutual long-distance raids
Russian President Vladimir Putin today rejected as "absurd" a proposal to suspend long-distance strikes between Russia and Ukraine. In particular, the proposal to stop Ukrainian raids on Russian refineries and Russian raids on Ukrainian ships in the Black Sea. This was reported by Russian agencies.
Putin: "Strait of Hormuz remains open, sanctions against Tehran be lifted"
"Russia hopes that the Strait of Hormuz will remain open and that sanctions against Iran will be lifted." According to the Russian news agency 'Tass', this was stated by the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin speaking at the meeting of the Valdai think tank.
Ukraine, the Russians shoot down a MiG: the pilot dies
Today a Ukrainian MiG-29 plane was hit by a Russian missile during a combat mission, resulting in the death of the pilot. The Ukrainian Air Force released the news via Telegram. "Today, October 1, 2026, another Ukrainian defender was killed in combat. At the controls of a MiG-29 fighter, he was conducting missile attacks and bombing attacks against the Russian occupation forces on one axis of the front. During the combat mission, the aircraft was hit by an enemy missile. The pilot ejected but, unfortunately, did not survive," the statement read. The Air Force said Captain Marat Mambetov was a squadron commander of the 40th Tactical Aviation Brigade, known as the "Ghost of Kiev." "We express our sincere condolences to Marat's family and loved ones. He defended Ukraine until his last breath," the Ukrainian Air Force said. Previously, on August 10, a MiG-29 aircraft was lost in the Odessa region during a combat mission. The pilot had ejected.
Putin: "Arms supplies to Kiev are a threat to us"
