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Putin, Trump hold 1-hour call after visit by US envoys to broker Russia-Ukraine peace

Russian president Vladimir Putin and US president Donald Trump held a one-hour phone call on Tuesday, discussing the outcome of recent visits by US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Moscow and Kyiv as Washington seeks to broker an end to the Russia-Ukraine war.

The Times of India · Sep 8

Britain Plans Major Veteran Mobilisation Exercise Amid Rising Tensions With Russia

Britain plans a major exercise to mobilise 95,000 veterans, testing their readiness amid rising tensions with Russia, aiming to enhance military preparedness and address strategic reserve challenges.

International Business Times UK · Sep 8

'Not an era of war': MEA on efforts to end Russia-Ukraine conflict, says India is ready to help with cessation of conflict

Addressing a biweekly media briefing, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar's recent visit to Ukraine and Poland from September 3 to 5 focused on exploring prospects for dialogue and diplomacy, while reiterating India's consistent position that "this is not an era of war".

The Economic Times · Sep 8

Moscow threatens ‘harsh and painful’ retaliation after Hungary expels 10 Russian diplomats

Hungary on Tuesday ordered 10 Russian diplomats to leave the country over “unacceptable activities” it said were incompatible with their diplomatic status. The move prompted Moscow to threaten a “harsh and painful” retaliation, marking a significant shift in Budapest’s approach to Russia.

The Times of India · Sep 8

‘The moment US left, attacks resumed’: Russia launches fresh assault on Ukraine, 3 killed

Russia launched a fresh wave of drone and missile attacks on Kyiv early Tuesday, killing three people and wounding 16 others, as fires broke out across the Ukrainian capital.

The Times of India · Sep 8

UK commits €116m for Ukraine's winter air defence, including Patriot missiles

Britain has been one of Ukraine's biggest backers in its effort to repel Russia following Moscow's full-scale invasion of its neighbour in February 2022.

Euronews · Sep 8

Opening of first road bridge with Russia a sign of tighter ties, North Korea says

The opening on Monday came as Russia and North Korea have heavily boosted military and economic ties since Moscow launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

Euronews · Sep 8

‘Russia ready to negotiate’: Zelenskyy after meeting US envoys Witkoff and Kushner

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Monday (local time) said US envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff told him that Russia is “ready to negotiate” when they met him in Kyiv after meeting Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow.

The Times of India · Sep 8

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky’s plane ‘almost hit’ by Russian drone as deadly strikes rock Moldovan border

Drone exploded 160km from main airport as Moldova forced to shut airspace due to incoming Russian drones

The Independent UK · Sep 8

Europe should not give without getting anything in return in Ukraine peace deal: Kaja Kallas

European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas stressed reciprocal advantages for Europe in any peace settlement. She stated that Europe cannot mediate between Russia and Ukraine directly. US negotiators Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner recently visited Moscow and Kyiv. These diplomatic missions aimed to restart stalled peace initiatives between the…

The Economic Times · Sep 8