Trump Cancels Putin Summit, Rules Out Tomahawk Missile Strikes
Trump canceled his planned summit with Putin, saying it “didn’t feel right,” and ruled out firing Tomahawk missiles in Ukraine, highlighting his cautious approach.
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Russia Launches Major Nuclear Drill After Summit Postponement
Russia staged a major nuclear readiness exercise after postponing the Trump-Putin summit, launching Yars ICBMs, a Sineva missile, and Tu-95MS cruise missiles to showcase strategic muscle.
Russia Launches First Forest-Climate Project in the Arctic
Russia’s PORA launches a 20,700-hectare Arctic project in Yamalo-Nenets to restore forest ecosystems, create a climate testing ground, and strengthen carbon monitoring.
Putin Acknowledges Russian Missiles Caused 2024 Azerbaijani Jet Crash, Offers Compensation
Putin admitted two Russian missiles downed an Azerbaijan Airlines jet in 2024, killing 38. He apologized to President Aliyev and offered compensation.
Putin Pledges Compensation after Azerbaijani Jet Crash
President Putin says Russia will compensate after missile fragments likely caused an Azerbaijani Embraer 190 crash, killing 38 of 67 onboard.
Iran and Russia Seal $25B Nuclear Power Plant Deal
Iran and Russia agreed to build four nuclear power units worth $25B in southern Iran’s Sirik region, adding over 5,000 MW of clean energy capacity.
Trump Says Ukraine Can Reclaim All Territory at UNGA
At UNGA, Trump said Ukraine, with EU and NATO support, can win back all its territory. Zelenskyy hailed a ‘positive signal.’ Kremlin and Berlin offered contrasting takes.
Russia Tests Zircon Hypersonic Missile Amid Zapad Exercises with Belarus
Russia’s Zapad drills with Belarus featured a Zircon hypersonic missile launch in the Barents Sea and Su-34 strike runs, highlighting new waves in modern warfare.
UN Security Council to Meet Over Poland Drone Raid Blamed on Russia
The UN Security Council will hold an emergency meeting after Poland accused Russia of a drone raid, as NATO allies rally to strengthen Warsaw’s air defenses.
Chinese mainland Launches 30-Day Visa-Free Trial for Russian Visitors
From Sept 15, 2025 to Sept 14, 2026, Russian ordinary passport holders can enjoy 30-day visa-free stays in the Chinese mainland for business, tourism, visits or transit.