Zelensky expects late-September talks with U.S. officials on energy security, grain exports and Russia’s pressure on Ukraine.
A drone attack on Novorossiysk reportedly caused fires at a fuel oil terminal and residential building, renewing concerns over Russia’s key export hub.
Putin said peace is possible through direct Russia-Ukraine talks, while Zelensky said Trump envoys will visit Kyiv and Moscow to discuss a possible deal.
Ukrainian forces report damaging four Russian warships and key port facilities in Novorossiysk, impacting Russia's naval capabilities and regional infrastructure.
Turkey has resumed allowing commercial vessels through the Dardanelles Strait after a temporary halt due to increased security threats in the Black Sea region.
The UK has granted Ukraine intellectual property rights to the Stone Cloak electronic warfare system, enabling local production and deepening defense cooperation amid conflict.
Ukraine urges a UN Security Council meeting as Russian attacks on Black Sea civilian shipping threaten global food security and trade routes.
Russia has closed the Azov-Don canal indefinitely following Ukrainian drone attacks on vessels, disrupting vital grain export routes and raising strategic concerns for corporate logistics.
Belarus warns citizens against travel to Russian border areas after drone attacks on buses, urging caution amid ongoing conflict in Ukraine and uncertain safety guarantees.
Russian drone strikes on Odesa have damaged residential and port infrastructure, injuring at least 13 people amid ongoing regional conflict.