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Putin tells Trump that Moscow doesn’t have aggressive plans toward Europe, Kremlin says
AP News • • nation
Key Points:
- Russian President Vladimir Putin assured U.S. President Donald Trump that Moscow has no aggressive intentions toward Europe, despite European accusations of Russian sabotage activities.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed optimism about new ideas from U.S. envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff for ending the war and hopes to meet Trump around September 20 during the U.N. General Assembly.
- Russia remains confident in achieving its military goals, with Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov claiming victory is near, although Western analysts report little progress on the battlefield.
- Recent Russian missile and drone attacks targeted Kyiv and Odesa, causing civilian casualties and infrastructure damage, while Ukraine accuses Russia of undermining peace efforts.
- A drone incursion was reported in Romania, with the device crashing in Moldova after being tracked by Spanish fighter jets, highlighting ongoing regional security concerns amid the conflict.
