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Last update: 6 hours agoRussia-Ukraine Diplomacy: Putin met U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner at the Kremlin for over three hours, with Moscow saying the Americans brought “several ideas” but no breakthrough was announced; both sides agreed to a short pause on strikes on each other’s capitals—Putin ordered no attacks on Kyiv for 72 hours from midnight Saturday, while Zelenskyy said Ukraine would refrain from strikes on Moscow through Monday. Frontline Pressure: Despite the talks, Russia and Ukraine kept trading strikes, including drone attacks on Zaporizhzhia that reportedly injured three people. Kremlin Messaging: Putin said Russia didn’t accept a broader three-day ceasefire beyond the capital pause, while also claiming Ukraine reduced attacks on Russian territory. U.S. Next Stop: The envoys were set to travel to Kyiv on Sunday after leaving Moscow, as Washington tries to revive stalled negotiations. Domestic Politics: Russia continued arrests of banned pro-peace Yabloko candidates ahead of Sept. 18-20 parliamentary elections. Security Cooperation: Kuwait and Russia discussed stronger security and emergency-response ties, including robots, drones, AI, and early-warning systems. Energy Push: Russia’s Vostok Oil project loaded its first crude for shipment via the Northern Sea Route, underscoring Moscow’s push to expand Arctic exports.
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