Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered Russian forces to halt strikes against Kyiv for three days as US special representatives Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner arrive in Moscow for talks on the Ukraine war.&nbsp;"The Russian president and commander in chief... has given the order not to strike Kyiv for three days from midnight tonight," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov was quoted as saying by state news agency TASS.&nbsp;The Kremlin said it would brief the media after Putin meets with the two US representatives.&nbsp;The order to suspend strikes on Kyiv came as Russia prepared for the arrival of the American delegation.<h2>US envoys arrive in Moscow</h2>Witkoff and Kushner landed in Moscow on Saturday as Washington stepped up efforts to revive negotiations aimed at ending Russia’s war in Ukraine, which has entered its fifth year.&nbsp;Two people familiar with the visit told Reuters that Russian presidential envoy Kirill Dmitriev received the US representatives at the airport.&nbsp;The latest development follows Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s call for a temporary ceasefire while the US representatives travel between Moscow and Kyiv.&nbsp;“There will be no airstrikes on our part, and Russia must reciprocally ensure a ceasefire, without its own airstrikes, for the duration needed to conduct these talks,” Zelensky said in his evening address.&nbsp;However, Zelensky on Saturday accused Russia of carrying out strikes on two Kyiv airports overnight in an attempt to disrupt the diplomatic effort.&nbsp;“Clearly, these Russian strikes on the airports are a reaction to the discussions and preparations for the possibility of the US side using an aircraft to travel to Ukraine,” Zelensky said on X.&nbsp;He added that Ukraine would pose “no threats to diplomacy” and stressed that Kyiv remained interested in advancing peace efforts.&nbsp;“Ukraine is interested in bringing peace closer. Russia will be held accountable for what it does,” he said.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-trying-to-derail-trump-s-peace-push-zelensky-accuses-moscow-after-strikes-on-kyiv-airport-1788606923021">Russia trying to derail Trump’s peace push? Zelensky accuses Moscow after strikes on Kyiv airports</a><h2>Trump sends envoys with peace proposal</h2>US President Donald Trump said on Friday, September 4, that he had sent Kushner and Witkoff to Moscow and Kyiv with a proposal aimed at ending the Ukraine war.&nbsp;“They're bringing with them a proposal to end the war,” Trump told reporters when asked about the weekend trip.&nbsp;Trump did not disclose the details of the proposal. He also did not say whether the plan would require Ukraine to surrender territory, a possibility he has previously raised.&nbsp;However, Trump said the United States had “an idea for peace” and expressed hope that his representatives could make progress.&nbsp;“I sent Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, two great negotiators. They've done a great job, and we sent them over to see whether or not we can get something done. And there may be a good chance that we'll do it,” Trump said.&nbsp;The Moscow talks could provide a fresh opportunity for Washington to push Russia and Ukraine towards a temporary ceasefire and broader negotiations aimed at ending the war.

Putin has ordered a three day pause on strikes against Kyiv as Trump’s envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner arrive in Moscow with a proposal aimed at advancing efforts to end the Ukraine war.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered Russian forces to halt strikes against Kyiv for three days as US special representatives Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner arrive in Moscow for talks on the Ukraine war. "The Russian president and commander in chief... has given the order not to strike Kyiv for three days from midnight tonight," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov was quoted as saying by state news agency TASS. The Kremlin said it would brief the media after Putin meets with the two US representatives. The order to suspend strikes on Kyiv came as Russia prepared for the arrival of the American delegation. US envoys arrive in Moscow Witkoff and Kushner landed in Moscow on Saturday as Washington stepped up efforts to revive negotiations aimed at ending Russia’s war in Ukraine, which has entered its fifth year. Two people familiar with the visit told Reuters that Russian presidential envoy Kirill Dmitriev received the US representatives at the airport. The latest development follows Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s call for a temporary ceasefire while the US representatives travel between Moscow and Kyiv. “There will be no airstrikes on our part, and Russia must reciprocally ensure a ceasefire, without its own airstrikes, for the duration needed to conduct these talks,” Zelensky said in his evening address. However, Zelensky on Saturday accused Russia of carrying out strikes on two Kyiv airports overnight in an attempt to disrupt the diplomatic effort. “Clearly, these Russian strikes on the airports are a reaction to the discussions and preparations for the possibility of the US side using an aircraft to travel to Ukraine,” Zelensky said on X. He added that Ukraine would pose “no threats to diplomacy” and stressed that Kyiv remained interested in advancing peace efforts. “Ukraine is interested in bringing peace closer. Russia will be held accountable for what it does,” he said. Also Read: Russia trying to derail Trump’s peace push? Zelensky accuses Moscow after strikes on Kyiv airports Trump sends envoys with peace proposal US President Donald Trump said on Friday, September 4, that he had sent Kushner and Witkoff to Moscow and Kyiv with a proposal aimed at ending the Ukraine war. “They're bringing with them a proposal to end the war,” Trump told reporters when asked about the weekend trip. Trump did not disclose the details of the proposal. He also did not say whether the plan would require Ukraine to surrender territory, a possibility he has previously raised. However, Trump said the United States had “an idea for peace” and expressed hope that his representatives could make progress. “I sent Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, two great negotiators. They've done a great job, and we sent them over to see whether or not we can get something done. And there may be a good chance that we'll do it,” Trump said. The Moscow talks could provide a fresh opportunity for Washington to push Russia and Ukraine towards a temporary ceasefire and broader negotiations aimed at ending the war.

Putin has ordered a three-day pause on strikes against Kyiv as Trump’s envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner arrive in Moscow with a proposal aimed at advancing efforts to end the Ukraine war.

After Zelensky, Putin orders 3-day pause in strikes as US envoys arrive in Moscow for Ukraine talks

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President Vladimir Putin said that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's warning to airlines that Ukrainian drones would effectively shut down Russian airspace sounded like "state terrorism" and that Moscow would find a way to respond. Speaking at a news conference in Kyrgyzstan, Putin said it was not possible to negotiate with "terrorists."


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Russia found itself at the center of global attention during the SCO Summit in Kyrgyzstan. While European ministers reportedly refused to pose for a group photo with Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov, President Vladimir Putin used the summit to showcase Moscow’s diplomatic reach. Putin held a series of high-profile bilateral meetings, reiterated Russia’s willingness to sell oil to Europe, and declared that Moscow seeks to end—not freeze—the war in Ukraine.


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Russia's war on Ukraine is taking new turns as September begins. Kyiv and Odesa came under fresh Russian strikes, one person was killed in Russia's own Belgorod region, and Ukraine says it targeted 54 vessels from Russia's "shadow fleet" in August alone. Meanwhile, President Zelensky says next month could bring major changes after speaking with Trump's envoy, and revealed that one Indian citizen was among 11 people killed in the latest attacks.

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Russia has warned Japan over the deployment of U.S. Typhon missile systems, calling the move unacceptable and a threat to Russian security. Moscow is demanding that Japan return to its pacifist policy as the U.S. and Japan prepare for joint military exercises involving the long-range system.

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PM Modi's Kyrgyzstan visit wrapped up with a strong presence at the SCO Summit, where he sent a clear message on terrorism — calling for terror networks to be dismantled and pushing for better connectivity to Afghanistan. On the sidelines, Modi held key bilateral talks with Russia's Putin and Iran's Pezeshkian. With Putin, he stressed that endless wars, referring to the Ukraine conflict, must come to an end. With Pezeshkian, Modi called for renewed peace dialogues.


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Russia's war on Ukraine is taking new turns as September begins. Kyiv and Odesa came under fresh Russian strikes, one person was killed in Russia's own Belgorod region, and Ukraine says it targeted 54 vessels from Russia's "shadow fleet" in August alone. Meanwhile, President Zelensky says next month could bring major changes after speaking with Trump's envoy, and revealed that one Indian citizen was among 11 people killed in the latest attacks. Full breakdown inside.


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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has begun a four-day diplomatic outreach to Central Asia, starting with Uzbekistan before heading to Kyrgyzstan for the 26th SCO summit. The visit will focus on trade, connectivity and security with a key meeting on the sidelines with Russian president Vladimir Putin also on the cards. Let's break down the numbers behind this Eurasian push.


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Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a bilateral meeting with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on 31 August 2026 on the sidelines of the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.


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The 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Bishkek has brought together some of the world's most influential leaders, including India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Russian President Vladimir Putin, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. With conflicts in West Asia, the ongoing Ukraine war, regional security concerns and counter-terrorism efforts dominating discussions, the summit is being closely watched for key diplomatic engagements and strategic outcomes.


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Prime Minister Narendra Modi holds a bilateral meeting with Russian 
President Vladimir Putin in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. The two leaders met on the sidelines of 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit.
From endless wars we should go to end of war", PM Modi tells Russian President Putin. PM Modi tells President Putin that: We are eager to welcome you to India for BRICS summit.

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The SCO Summit is taking place against a major geopolitical backdrop, with the West Asia conflict, the Russia-Ukraine war and growing tensions between major global powers putting the grouping’s unity under the spotlight.

As India, China, Russia and Iran come together at the summit, one of the biggest questions is whether SCO members can separate their economic interests from their deep geopolitical differences.


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The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) brings together some of the world's most influential powers, including India, China, Russia, Pakistan and key Central Asian states. As geopolitical rivalries intensify and global power equations shift, India faces a delicate balancing act within the bloc. Can the recent India-China thaw boost cooperation? What has the SCO achieved on security, counterterrorism and regional connectivity? And can the organisation evolve into a meaningful pillar of multipolarity, or will it remain a platform where rivals simply exchange views?

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Russian forces attacked an Epicentr shopping centre in the city of Zaporizhzhia on the morning of 28 August, sparking a fire covering around 2,000 sq m and injuring four people.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to hold a series of high-level bilateral meetings with world leaders on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. Meetings with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping are expected to be among the most closely watched engagements. The summit comes at a crucial time for regional security, connectivity, economic cooperation and counter-terrorism efforts. Modi's visit is also aimed at strengthening India's ties with Central Asian nations and advancing New Delhi's diplomatic agenda ahead of key global summits.


SCO Summit: PM Modi set to hold multiple bilateral meetings in Bishkek

Ukraine is increasingly taking the war deep inside Russia with long-range strikes, while Britain and France are expanding support for Kyiv's long-range missile capability. Britain has agreed to share classified technology that could help Ukraine produce its own Storm Shadow-related missiles. Now, Moscow says this crosses a major red line and has warned it could target British military installations. At the same time, NATO countries have reported airspace incidents involving Russian-origin drones, while Moscow has denied deliberately targeting NATO territory. The result is a rapidly widening confrontation where the battlefield, Western military support & NATO's borders are becoming increasingly difficult to separate

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Russia has conducted a test launch of a mobile-based intercontinental ballistic missile from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome. Moscow has not identified the ICBM used in the launch. The Russian Defence Ministry says the exercise tested the deployment, preparation and launch of the missile system and confirmed its tactical, technical and flight characteristics. 
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Russia launched a large-scale overnight assault on Ukraine, firing missiles and hundreds of drones at Kyiv and other cities. Ukrainian officials said ports, grain storage facilities, industrial sites and retail distribution centers were among the targets. Air defence systems were activated across the capital as residents awoke to explosions and drone interceptions. Ukraine said it successfully shot down several ballistic missiles, aided by recently received Patriot interceptors. Moscow claimed the strikes targeted infrastructure supporting Ukraine's war effort, as the conflict continues to intensify with both sides carrying out long-range attacks.


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Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to hold a series of bilateral meetings with leaders attending the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Kyrgyzstan. Among the most closely watched engagements will be his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, taking place against a volatile geopolitical backdrop.


PM Modi to meet SCO leaders, hold talks with Putin at summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to hold a series of high-level bilateral meetings with world leaders on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. Meetings with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping are expected to be among the most closely watched engagements. The summit comes at a crucial time for regional security, connectivity, economic cooperation and counter-terrorism efforts. Modi's visit is also aimed at strengthening India's ties with Central Asian nations and advancing New Delhi's diplomatic agenda ahead of key global summits.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will begin a four-day visit to Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan on August 29. He will attend the 26th SCO Summit and hold a bilateral meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin during the visit.

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Russia appears to be preparing another test of Burevestnik, its nuclear-powered cruise missile with potentially near-unlimited range. Well this comes days after renewed attention on the Poseidon underwater nuclear weapon, Moscow is showcasing two radically different ways of delivering a strategic strike, raising fresh questions for NATO. This story explains what exactly is Burevestnik missile, what are its capabilities and why it is called a doomsday missile.

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Russia appears to be preparing another test of Burevestnik, its nuclear-powered cruise missile with potentially near-unlimited range. Well this comes days after renewed attention on the Poseidon underwater nuclear weapon, Moscow is showcasing two radically different ways of delivering a strategic strike, raising fresh questions for NATO. This story explains what exactly is Burevestnik missile, what are its capabilities and why it is called a doomsday missile.


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In a rare and high-stakes unannounced visit, CIA Director John Ratcliffe flew to Moscow for secretive backchannel talks with Russian intelligence counterparts. 

The surprise diplomatic mission—facilitated by a temporary halt on long-term drone and missile strikes near the Russian capital—comes as U.S.-brokered peace negotiations over the Ukraine war remain heavily stalled.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree granting the state authority to temporarily take control of critical infrastructure deemed inadequately protected from Ukrainian attacks. The move comes as Ukrainian drone strikes increasingly target Russian oil facilities, logistics hubs, warehouses and industrial sites deep inside Russia. Under the decree, authorities can intervene if private operators fail to secure facilities or are slow to repair damage. The Kremlin insists the measure is not nationalisation but a wartime mechanism aimed at protecting assets considered vital to Russia's security and economic stability.


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Russia launched around 150 drones, Iskander-M ballistic missile and a Kh-31P missile at Ukraine overnight on August 25, according to Ukraine's Air Force. Kyiv says 124 drones were destroyed or jammed, while impacts were recorded at multiple locations.  
At the same time, Russia is advancing its strategic underwater weapons programme. The nuclear-powered Khabarovsk submarine has entered sea trials and is designed to carry Poseidon underwater drones. Poseidon is a nuclear-powered autonomous underwater vehicle intended to deliver nuclear weapons against distant naval or coastal targets.  
The developments come as Ukraine continues to face a shortage of Patriot interceptors and presses Western allies for additional air-defence systems. Kyiv is also intensifying long-range attacks against Russian energy infrastructure, including the reported strike on the Afipsky refinery.

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