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
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
Russian forces strike two Ukrainian army’s logistics centers in Odessa Region

According to the ministry, Geran-4 Seeker drones have state-of-the-art electronic guidance system that makes it possible for the drone to independently adjust its trajectory before hitting a target
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
First round of talks with US envoys ends in Kiev

According to Reuters, national security advisers to the British, French, and German leaders have arrived in Kiev to take part in the talks
Putin may meet Trump at APEC summit in China — Kremlin aide

Each of the leaders plans to attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit, Yuri Ushakov said
Putin’s meeting with Witkoff, Kushner shows atmosphere of trust — Kremlin spokesman

Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov made this statement in an interview with Pavel Zarubin of Vesti
Witkoff, Kushner arrive in Ukraine — media outlet

It is not specified how long the US representatives will stay in the Ukrainian capital
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
Trump's approval rating falls to record low — Financial Times poll

According to the study, only 33% of respondents supported Trump's current political course, compared to 35% a month earlier
Putin’s meeting with US negotiators lasted 3 hours and 10 minutes — Kremlin aide

Russian Presidential Aide Yury Ushakov noted that it was substantive, constructive, extremely frank and trusting
US envoys Witkoff, Kushner make stop in Poland’s Rzeszow en-route from Moscow to Kiev

The plane has landed at 1:31 a.m. local time
Iranian forces strike US warships with ballistic missiles — IRGC

According to the statement, the damaged US warships were forced to withdraw from the combat area
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
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Witkoff, Kushner conclude meeting with Putin, leave the Kremlin

The meeting was held in the Red Drawing Room
Latvia, Lithuania consider ending Russian grain transit through ports — agency

According to the news agency, the Latvian government will meet on Tuesday to discuss a full Russian ·grain export ban
Putin orders three-day suspension of strikes on Kiev starting at midnight — Kremlin

The Ukrainian army would observe a ceasefire from midnight on September 5 through September 8
Russian minister sees financial points of convergence with US

The Russian finance minister took part in a G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors meeting in the US city of Asheville from August 31 to September 1
US negotiators Witkoff, Kushner arrive in Moscow

Their flight landed at 12:52 p.m. Moscow time (9:52 GMT)
Russian forces liberate settlement of Kurtovka in Donetsk People’s Republic

According to the ministry, service members of Russia’s Battlegroup South have liberated the settlement of Kurtovka as part of offensive operations in the Slavyansk-Kramatorsk area
Special US flight crosses Russian border amid expectations of negotiators’ visit

According to earlier reports, US negotiators Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner plan to visit Moscow and Kiev on September 5-6
Localized ceasefire takes effect at Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant — IAEA

Under the temporary ceasefire around the damaged power line, Ukrainian technicians will begin power line repairs later today following demining of the area, IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi said
Russian forces establish foothold on southeastern outskirts of Dobropolye — expert

Andrey Marochko says Russian troops are advancing and clearing the settlement
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"
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"
Norway says will provide assistance to Russians from Professor Molchanov vessel — Reuters

On September 2, Norwegian authorities seized the Russian research vessel in Svalbard
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
ICAO confirms receiving Russia’s letter on Kiev's threats, assuring of its coming response

Moscow previously sent an "urgent appeal" to ICAO Secretary General Juan Carlos Salazar in connection with Ukraine's threats to civilian aircraft, the Foreign Ministry said
Russia’s Dzepka wins gold in women’s singles at 2026 ISU Junior Grand Prix in Thailand

The silver went to Japan’s Sumika Kanazawa, while Lia Cho from Canada packed the bronze
IN BRIEF: Russia strikes logistics centers, equipment, cargo ships in Ukraine

A dry cargo ship carrying military-technical equipment supplied to the army by Western countries was damaged in the port of Chernomorsk