Russia-Ukraine peace talks could begin next year, ex-MI6 chief says
John Sawers tells FT Weekend Festival that enduring peace ‘not really conceivable’ while Vladimir Putin remains in office
Finance
ft.com
05.09.2026
Putin Pauses Strikes on Kyiv as Trump Envoys Visit Russia and Ukraine
The three-day suspension comes amid a renewed U.S. diplomatic push to end more than four years of war.
World
time.com
05.09.2026
Trump negotiators Witkoff, Kushner arrive in Moscow as US pushes for end to Russia-Ukraine war
Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner have landed in Moscow for peace talks before heading to Kyiv, as Trump says there may be a good chance for a deal.
World
foxnews.com
05.09.2026
Russia and Ukraine agree to short-term ceasefire during US delegation visit
Russia and Ukraine have agreed to a short-term ceasefire that includes a commitment to refrain from striking the capitals of the two countries during the visit of a US delegation to the region led by
Azerbaijan
azernews.az
05.09.2026
US envoys in Moscow in new push for peace between Russia and Ukraine
U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner have arrived in Moscow to revive efforts to end Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called for a halt to air attacks d
World
npr.org
05.09.2026
US envoys Witkoff and Kushner are in Moscow in a new push for peace between Russia and Ukraine
U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner have arrived in Moscow to revive efforts to end Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
World
abcnews.com
05.09.2026
At least 5 killed in Russian attacks on Ukraine as US envoys visit Moscow
Ukrainian armed forces were ordered to follow a three-day ceasefire as US envoys visit Moscow, before trip to Kyiv.
World
aljazeera.com
05.09.2026
Russia's shadow war is putting Europe on edge as Germany confronts a growing threat
Germany accused Russia of a drone attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport and now pushes Baltic Sea allies to form a rapid-response hybrid warfare task force.
World
foxnews.com
05.09.2026
Trump brushes off accusations of Russian sabotage against NATO allies
President Donald Trump dodged a chance Friday to condemn President Vladimir Putin over allegations that Russia has conducted espionage attacks on NATO nations. Trump, speaking to reporters at the Whit
Politics
politico.com
05.09.2026
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Moscow violates Zelensky’s air truce as Trump envoys head abroad for peace talks
Witkoff and Kushner are set to visit Moscow and Kyiv on Saturday and Sunday
World
independent.co.uk
05.09.2026
Venice: ‘My Undesirable Friends’ Director on Epic Documentary About Death of Press Freedom in Russia, How Putin’s Crackdown Is Warning for U.S.
If her epic, Oscar-shortlisted documentary “My Undesirable Friends: Part 1 — Last Air In Moscow” pulled off an astonishing feat, chronicling the last gasps of press freedom in Vladimir Putin’s Russia
Culture
variety.com
05.09.2026
Is Russia proving better at protecting friends than fighting enemies in West Africa?
Russian forces were brought in to help defeat jihadists but they also defend the military leadership in Niger.
World
bbc.co.uk
05.09.2026
Trump sends envoys to Russia, Ukraine with new peace plan
Al Jazeera’s Kimberly Halkett reports that US President Donald Trump is sending envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff.
World
aljazeera.com
05.09.2026
U.S. envoys to make Ukraine peace push with Russia pessimistic
U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will visit Moscow and — for the first time, Kyiv — with a proposal to end the yearslong conflict with Ukraine.
World
japantimes.co.jp
05.09.2026
Witkoff and Kushner will travel to ‘end’ Russia’s war in Ukraine: Trump
Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will travel to Ukraine and Russia this weekend to help restart peace negotiations.
World
aljazeera.com
04.09.2026
Russian drone strikes Ukraine ‘MI5’ headquarters ahead of US peace talks
President Zelensky instructed the SBU to deliver an ‘appropriate, tangible response’ to the Russians following the strike on headquarters
World
independent.co.uk
04.09.2026
Zelensky: We are preparing a response to the Russian strikes and the direction of the response has already been determined
Azerbaijan
apa.az
04.09.2026
U.S. Urges Ukraine and Russia to Stop Mutual Strikes During Kushner's Visit with Whitcoff
ABŞ Ukrayna və Rusiyaya Amerika Prezidentinin xüsusi nümayəndəsi Stiv Uitkoffun və kürəkəni Cared Kuşnerin Moskva və Kiyevə səfərləri müddətində qarşılıqlı zərbələri dayandırmaq xahişi ilə müraciət ed
Azerbaijan
report.az
04.09.2026
Russian Official Falls From Window Soon After Resigning
Sergei Shalaginov was responsible for counter terrorism operations in Russia’s Sverdlovsk region, Russian media reported.
Politics
newsweek.com
04.09.2026
Russian drone strikes Ukraine’s security service headquarters
A Russian drone has struck Ukraine’s domestic intelligence headquarters in central Kyiv, injuring five people.
World
aljazeera.com
04.09.2026