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Putin tells Trump that Russia doesn't have aggressive intentions toward Europe, Kremlin says
PBS • • 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 campaigns.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed optimism about new peace proposals presented by U.S. envoys and hopes to meet Trump around September 20 during the U.N. General Assembly.
- Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov claimed Russia is close to military victory in Ukraine, but Western analysts report little progress on the battlefield and warn the conflict could drag on for years.
- Ukraine and Russia resumed deadly air strikes after a brief weekend truce, with Kyiv suffering significant damage and casualties, while Russia targeted Ukrainian military infrastructure.
- A drone incursion was reported in Romania, crashing in Moldova, highlighting the ongoing regional security risks linked to the conflict.
