Analysts at Defense Express have spotted a MiG-29 fighter jet armed with a domestic analogue of the Russian UMPK kit, a guided bomb, or a so-called KAB. This indicates the start of wider adaptation of this weapon on a more mass-produced aircraft.
The Ukrainian development was first reported in June. At the time, it was said that the bomb could glide up to 60 km. Kyiv is seeking funding for the production of such weapons.
The UMPK kit turns a standard unguided bomb into a
Analysts at Defense Express have spotted a MiG-29 fighter jet armed with a domestic analogue of the Russian UMPK kit, a guided bomb, or a so-called KAB. This indicates the start of wider adaptation of this weapon on a more mass-produced aircraft.
The Ukrainian development was first reported in June. At the time, it was said that the bomb could glide up to 60 km. Kyiv is seeking funding for the production of such weapons.
The UMPK kit turns a standard unguided bomb into a precision-guided munition with an extended range.
“At least 100 per day are needed”
“The enemy drops 120–150 aerial bombs daily. We, at best, have up to 10 per day. And we need to reach at least 100 per day. Once we finally get enough aerial bombs, the situation at the front can change drastically,” revealed military expert Pavlo Narozhny on Radio NV.
He emphasized that the Ukrainian development does not compete with the French high-precision HAMMERs, which are much more advanced and have a range of over 200 km. Instead, the Ukrainian KABs can be compared to American JDAMs or GBUs, which glide under the influence of gravity.
In 2025, Russia plans to produce 75,000 aerial bombs. They, though not highly accurate, cause massive destruction and pose a significant threat to Ukrainian cities, with a few capable of leveling a five-story building.
Cheap, mass-produced, and with great potential
According to Narozhny, the cost of one Ukrainian KAB could be $25,000. An American JDAM costs around $20,000–22,000.
“We have huge stockpiles of these aerial bombs – high-explosive, cluster, various types. We can use them in massive quantities,” the expert explained.
He also noted that installing a jet engine is a completely realistic next step. This would make the Ukrainian munition technologically closer to Western models and provide additional range.
Chinese companies directly supplied at least €55 million worth of parts and materials to sanctioned Russian firms in 2023–2024. During this period, Moscow was actively building a large-scale logistics infrastructure for its drone program, The Telegraph reports.
In 2025, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told the European Union’s top diplomat that Beijing can’t accept Russia losing its war against Ukraine. In this case, according to him, the US would turn its full
Chinese companies directly supplied at least €55 million worth of parts and materials to sanctioned Russian firms in 2023–2024. During this period, Moscow was actively building a large-scale logistics infrastructure for its drone program, The Telegraph reports.
In 2025, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told the European Union’s top diplomat that Beijing can’t accept Russia losing its war against Ukraine. In this case, according to him, the US would turn its full attention to China.
Almost a quarter of the supplies, worth €12.5 million, went to companies involved in producing Iranian Shahed kamikaze drones in a Russian special economic zone in the city of Alabuga.
Among the goods exported from China were: aircraft engines, microchips, metal alloys, fiberglass, optics, and carbon fibers – all critical components for drone production.
Chinese neutrality only in words
Beijing publicly claims neutrality in the war, but the supply of drone parts reveals deep military cooperation with Moscow. On the battlefield, this is confirmed by the fact that Ukrainian troops regularly find Chinese components in downed Russian equipment.
“One has a very important interest in the survival of the other; this is not going to change. It’s a simple, geographic fact,” said Andrea Ghiselli, an expert on China’s foreign policy.
At the same time, unlike North Korea, China avoids direct participation in the war. Instead, it allows its companies to export dual-use goods. This has led to record trade volumes between the two countries – €246 billion in 2024.
Russia increases drone production
In just three months of 2023, the Chinese company Ningbo Peak Cloud Import and Export supplied Russia with aircraft engines worth €3.5 million for the Ural Civil Aviation Plant, which is under sanctions.
In total, The Telegraph identified 97 Chinese suppliers. At least five Russian firms, including the Ural Civil Aviation Plant, PT Electronic, and Radioline, directly use Chinese components in drone production.
As a result, in just the first half of 2024, Russia produced more than 2,000 “Harpy” drones, almost matching the total output of the entire previous year.
The company Mile Hao Xiang Technology also supplied engines for the “Gerbera” drone worth more than €1.5 million in 2022–2023, including through intermediaries. The main importers were Russian companies Sequoia JSC and Unikom LLC.
The real volume of supplies may be much higher than official statistics show.
Russia's actions against Ukrainians in the occupied territories, particularly forced conscription, compulsory passportization, and Russification, amount to nothing less than genocide.
Russia's actions against Ukrainians in the occupied territories, particularly forced conscription, compulsory passportization, and Russification, amount to nothing less than genocide.
Plans being developed within the Coalition of the Willing to deploy troops as part of security guarantees for Ukraine are substantial and real, but no details will be disclosed so that Russia would not be able to prepare.
Plans being developed within the Coalition of the Willing to deploy troops as part of security guarantees for Ukraine are substantial and real, but no details will be disclosed so that Russia would not be able to prepare.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has arrived in Paris for a bilateral meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron, followed by further negotiations within the framework of the Coalition of the Willing.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has arrived in Paris for a bilateral meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron, followed by further negotiations within the framework of the Coalition of the Willing.
U.S. President Donald Trump stated that he has no message for Russian President Vladimir Putin, as Russia will ultimately have to make its own decision regarding the war in Ukraine—and the United States will respond accordingly.
U.S. President Donald Trump stated that he has no message for Russian President Vladimir Putin, as Russia will ultimately have to make its own decision regarding the war in Ukraine—and the United States will respond accordingly.
Throughout the day, Russian forces attacked communities in the Nikopol and Synelnykove districts of Dnipropetrovsk region using drones and artillery. One person was killed, and another was injured.
Throughout the day, Russian forces attacked communities in the Nikopol and Synelnykove districts of Dnipropetrovsk region using drones and artillery. One person was killed, and another was injured.
During its inaugural meeting, the Governing Board of the U.S.-Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund approved operating rules, established committees, and authorized the opening of the Fund’s bank accounts.
During its inaugural meeting, the Governing Board of the U.S.-Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund approved operating rules, established committees, and authorized the opening of the Fund’s bank accounts.
Russian occupying forces attempted to stage a video of raising their flag in Kupiansk, but Ukrainian Defense Forces disrupted the effort by eliminating the assault group.
Russian occupying forces attempted to stage a video of raising their flag in Kupiansk, but Ukrainian Defense Forces disrupted the effort by eliminating the assault group.
The pictures from this week’s military parade in Beijing commemorating the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II and the earlier economic gathering would seem to offer a striking, maybe even sinister, message to the United States and its allies — evidence of a possible new reconfiguration of rising power in Eurasia, an “Axis of Upheaval,” as one U.S. analyst has called it
The pictures from this week’s military parade in Beijing commemorating the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II and the earlier economic gathering would seem to offer a striking, maybe even sinister, message to the United States and its allies — evidence of a possible new reconfiguration of rising power in Eurasia, an “Axis of Upheaval,” as one U.S. analyst has called it
On September 3, nine people were killed and seven injured in the city of Kostiantynivka, Donetsk region, following Russian artillery and drone strikes.
On September 3, nine people were killed and seven injured in the city of Kostiantynivka, Donetsk region, following Russian artillery and drone strikes.
The world has changed forever. Maria Berlinska, a Ukrainian military volunteer, says that the joint parade in China, attended by Russian President Vladimir Putin, marks a “starting point for a new world order.”
At the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit held in Tianjin, China, from 31 August to 1 September 2025, participants included leaders from the ten member states: China, Russia, India, Pakistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Iran, and Belarus.
The world has changed forever. Maria Berlinska, a Ukrainian military volunteer, says that the joint parade in China, attended by Russian President Vladimir Putin, marks a “starting point for a new world order.”
At the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit held in Tianjin, China, from 31 August to 1 September 2025, participants included leaders from the ten member states: China, Russia, India, Pakistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Iran, and Belarus.
Soldiers, sanctions, and the Western response
“If before they did this anyway but at least they were afraid to say it so openly, the main lesson now is—they are no longer afraid,” she says.
The axis of authoritarian dictators now tells the world, especially the West: the previous order is over, “now we are in charge.”
These leaders show that their soldiers can die “by the hundreds of thousands,” still swearing oaths to their rulers.
“Meanwhile, Western voters will only scream and protest when the first coffins arrive,” adds Berlinska.
Sanctions against world leaders also cannot stop these countries, because they have enough combined domestic economic power.
“So prepare your ‘pampered democratic asses to be removed from the seat’ of global governance. ‘We are already here, and we are coming for you,’ they are showing,” she emphasizes.
The world is now divided into “before and after,”Berlinska says.
Ukraine on the frontier of a new war
“The only pain I feel is that my country, my people, are on the frontier of the sleepy-bureaucratic Western civilization. And the battles in this war are only beginning,” the Ukrainian volunteer adds.
Earlier, the head of Ukrainian intelligence, Kyrylo Budanov, also spoke about the new world order. He said that it was “not perfect, not as powerful as many believed, but it existed until 2014.” According to him, it changed after Russia forcibly altered Ukraine’s borders, annexing Crimea.
“All the problems started from there. When everyone silently watched the violation of the world order and did nothing,” he said.
Today, September 3, the leadership of Ukraine’s Ministry of Finance and experts from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) began discussions on the implementation of the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) program.
Today, September 3, the leadership of Ukraine’s Ministry of Finance and experts from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) began discussions on the implementation of the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) program.
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese leader Xi Jinping discussed the possibility of extending human life to 150 years and the prospects of “biological immortality” at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit, Bloomberg reports.
Technology and immortality
Vladimir Putin, born 7 October 1952, is 72. Xi Jinping, born 15 June 1953, is also 72.
Xi noted that in the past, most people did not live past 70, while today, “at 70, a person is still a child.”
“Due to the
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese leader Xi Jinping discussed the possibility of extending human life to 150 years and the prospects of “biological immortality” at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit, Bloomberg reports.
Technology and immortality
Vladimir Putin, born 7 October 1952, is 72. Xi Jinping, born 15 June 1953, is also 72.
Xi noted that in the past, most people did not live past 70, while today, “at 70, a person is still a child.”
“Due to the development of biotechnology, human organs can be transplanted continuously, and people will be able to live longer and longer, potentially even achieving immortality,” Putin responded.
Putin compared this vision to ideas promoted by former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, who actively advocated health and life extension initiatives.
Life amid death
These discussions come against the backdrop of the massive loss of life in Ukraine. Over one million Russians have died and been wounded during the war since 2022. Mariupol experienced mass killings with at least 100,000 civilians killed, and more than 13,800 civilians have been victims of missile attacks across Ukraine. Meanwhile, Putin and his counterpart are discussing eternal life.
Ukrainian Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal and UK Defense Secretary John Healey coordinated the next steps to enhance the defense capabilities of both countries during their meeting in Kyiv.
Ukrainian Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal and UK Defense Secretary John Healey coordinated the next steps to enhance the defense capabilities of both countries during their meeting in Kyiv.
President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that Ukraine’s NATO PURL fund, which is used to purchase weapons from the United States, has already surpassed $2 billion.
President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that Ukraine’s NATO PURL fund, which is used to purchase weapons from the United States, has already surpassed $2 billion.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed gratitude to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un for the “courage” of its soldiers fighting against Ukraine, Sky News reports. He said “Russia will never forget North Korea’s participation in the fight against modern neo-Nazism.”
Putin met Jong Un during his visit to China, where they jointly attended a military parade in Beijing commemorating the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. US President Donald Trump critisized
Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed gratitude to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un for the “courage” of its soldiers fighting against Ukraine, Sky News reports. He said “Russia will never forget North Korea’s participation in the fight against modern neo-Nazism.”
Putin met Jong Un during his visit to China, where they jointly attended a military parade in Beijing commemorating the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. US President Donald Trump critisized their meeting and said “Please give my warmest regards to Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un while you conspire against the United States of America.”
“Battle with neo-Nazism”
“Russia will never forget North Korea’s participation in the fight against modern neo-Nazism. We will not forget the losses suffered by your armed forces and the families of your soldiers,”said Putin.
In response, Kim thanked the Russian ruler for the personal meeting and declared that North Korea would “do everything” to fulfill its “brotherly duty” and support Russia.
North Korean soldiers on the frontline
South Korean intelligence had previously reported that around 2,000 North Korean troops were killed in combat. Currently, North Korea plans to send an additional 6,000 soldiers to Russia as part of a third deployment rotation.
Since October last year, North Korea has sent approximately 13,000 military personnel to support Russia’s military operations. North Korea itself reported that during the first and second stages of troop deployment to Russia, it lost about 350 soldiers.
Leaders of the Nordic-Baltic states have pledged to increase military assistance to Ukraine, noting that recent weeks have shown that Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin is not interested in peace.
Leaders of the Nordic-Baltic states have pledged to increase military assistance to Ukraine, noting that recent weeks have shown that Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin is not interested in peace.
This represents a fundamental shift in Ukraine’s energy narrative, from vulnerability to strength, and maybe even regional dominance on the energy market one day.
Ukraine is rapidly becoming a net energy exporter to Europe, with August 2025 exports reaching a record 450,000 MWh—the highest monthly figure since integration into the European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity (ENTSO-E) on 16 March 2022.
The scale of this reversal is staggering.
This represents a fundamental shift in Ukraine’s energy narrative, from vulnerability to strength, and maybe even regional dominance on the energy market one day.
Ukraine is rapidly becoming a net energy exporter to Europe, with August 2025 exports reaching a record 450,000 MWh—the highest monthly figure since integration into the European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity (ENTSO-E) on 16 March 2022.
The transformation showcases how Ukraine’s westernmost region is the launching pad for energy independence that could reshape European energy markets.
International volunteer experts are exploring large-scale distributed generation projects that could position Ukraine as Europe’s new low-cost electricity supplier.
Western regions lead the reconstruction model
Zakarpattia Oblast exemplifies this transformation. In spring 2025, regional officials met with Canadian volunteer engineers from “Technology United for Ukraine” to explore what could become billion-dollar distributed generation projects using gas turbine and hydrogen technologies.
The volunteer organization, led by president Brian Robinson, brings experienced engineers willing to conduct technical and economic feasibility studies and attract donors for distributed generation development—expertise that traditional consulting firms hesitate to provide in active war zones.
But Zakarpattia’s energy ambitions extend beyond meetings.
The region already hosts Ukraine’s only multi-megawatt wind turbine production facility, launched by Friendly Wind Technology in May 2024, capable of producing up to 20 wind turbines annually ranging from 4.8 to 5.5 megawatts.
More ambitious still is the planned 1.5-gigawatt hydrogen valley project, featuring an initial 100 MW electrolyser capacity powered by 120 MW solar and 80-160 MW wind installations. Operations are expected to start in 2035.
Geography drives strategy
Zakarpattia’s location makes it ideal for Ukraine’s energy export ambitions.
Positioned hundreds of kilometers from active combat zones, the region offers the relative safety that major infrastructure projects require.
At the same time, its borders with Hungary and Slovakia provide direct pipelines into European energy markets.
Ukrainian workforce and production costs could make electricity produced here competitive across Central Europe, positioning the country to replace Russia as the continent’s energy supplier.
This would help the EU simultaneously overcome Russian and fossil fuel dependency.
From defense to export strategy
Ukraine’s energy transformation, already well underway, follows a clear strategic evolution. State power operator Ukrenergo declared more than a year ago that decentralizing electricity production through hundreds of small power plants was the only way to protect against Russian attacks.
The export numbers show that what began as a defensive necessity is turning into an offensive economic strategy.
Volunteer expertise fills the gap
Here is also where the Canadian engineers come into play. Their involvement in Zakarpattia reflects a broader pattern in Ukraine’s reconstruction: specialized technical assistance increasingly comes from unexpected sources as traditional institutions remain cautious about active war zone operations.
“Such potentially rapid solutions will increase the region’s energy potential and strengthen the national energy system,” regional officials commented after the spring discussions.
“This is not only about energy independence, but also about attracting investment and creating new jobs.”
From zero to 450,000 MWh: Ukraine’s energy export transformation since 2022. Chart: Euromaidan Press
The volunteer-driven approach offers advantages beyond mere expertise. Unlike commercial consultants, volunteer organizations can focus purely on technical feasibility and donor attraction without commercial constraints that complicate larger institutional projects.
What needs to happen next
For Ukraine’s west to fulfill its potential as an energy export hub, several elements must align.
Feasibility studies like those proposed for Zakarpattia need completion and implementation; international financing must move from discussion to commitment; projects require seamless connection to European grid systems, and individual regional projects should complement rather than compete.
The success of initiatives like the Zakarpattia hydrogen valley and distributed generation projects will determine whether Ukraine’s western regions become mere reconstruction examples or strategic economic centers driving the country’s post-war prosperity.
Early indicators suggest international confidence in the region’s potential.
If volunteer feasibility studies successfully attract the donors they target, Ukraine’s west could emerge as the launching pad for energy independence, transforming Ukraine from a Russian energy victim into Europe’s new electricity supplier.
Over the past day, 39 combat clashes took place in the Pokrovsk-Myrnohrad agglomeration, one of the hottest sectors of the front, and more than 20 have already occurred today.
Over the past day, 39 combat clashes took place in the Pokrovsk-Myrnohrad agglomeration, one of the hottest sectors of the front, and more than 20 have already occurred today.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz delivered a blunt assessment this week: Vladimir Putin sees no benefit in ending his war against Ukraine.
This comes amid ongoing diplomatic efforts by US President Donald Trump to broker peace negotiations. Russian President Vladimir Putin and Trump held a meeting in Alaska in August, after which Putin stated they reached “understandings” regarding moves toward peace, though concrete peace negotiations with Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy h
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz delivered a blunt assessment this week: Vladimir Putin sees no benefit in ending his war against Ukraine.
This comes amid ongoing diplomatic efforts by US President Donald Trump to broker peace negotiations. Russian President Vladimir Putin and Trump held a meeting in Alaska in August, after which Putin stated they reached “understandings” regarding moves toward peace, though concrete peace negotiations with Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy have not been confirmed. Trump has shifted from demanding a ceasefire to advocating for a permanent peace deal, including security guarantees for Ukraine while explicitly ruling out Ukraine joining NATO and sending US troops there. The Kremlin has rejected talks that include Ukraine’s leadership unless the US decreases pressure on Russia, including lifting sanctions and halting aid to Ukraine.
Speaking during :newstime interview, Merz argued the Russian president will only negotiate when it serves his personal agenda.
“He will only be ready for negotiations when it benefits him personally,” Merz explained. Putin continues the war because “he is conquering territories” and closely watches how world leaders respond to his actions, including discussions in Europe and America.
To change Russia’s position, Merz proposed creating conditions that would compel Moscow to seek an exit from the war through economic pressure rather than military means.
“We must create the grounds for this,” he said, proposing tariffs against countries that continue trading actively with Russia. The goal: make it impossible for Moscow to sustain its military production.
Merz also emphasized that Germany has no plans to deploy soldiers to Ukraine, expressing serious doubts about Bundeswehr participation even after a possible ceasefire.
“Until a ceasefire, sending troops to Ukraine definitely won’t happen. And even after that, I have significant doubts about Germany’s participation.”
Meanwhile, Britain and France lead the “Coalition of the Willing” initiative, which plans peacekeeping forces for post-conflict Ukraine with operational headquarters in Paris and coordination centers in Kyiv.
Merz outlined Germany’s constraints clearly. Any troop deployment would need Bundestag approval and Russian agreement.
“This cannot be done against Russia, only together with it,” he told Sat.1.
Russian demands for ending the war in Ukraine include:
Ukrainian military withdrawal from four occupied regions: Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia and Kherson.
written guarantees from Western leaders to halt “NATO’s eastward expansion”, effectively excluding Ukraine, Georgia, and other former Soviet states from membership
Ukraine adopting a neutral status and limitations on Ukraine’s armed forces
lifting of Western sanctions
resolution of frozen Russian assets abroad
protections for Russian speakers in Ukraine
holding of Ukrainian elections under terms favorable to Moscow.
As of September 3, no Russian drones have reached the M-14 Mykolaiv–Kherson highway thanks to countermeasures introduced since August 27. However, the route cannot be considered fully safe, as the enemy has attempted to deploy UAVs in the area twice, both of which were intercepted and destroyed.
As of September 3, no Russian drones have reached the M-14 Mykolaiv–Kherson highway thanks to countermeasures introduced since August 27. However, the route cannot be considered fully safe, as the enemy has attempted to deploy UAVs in the area twice, both of which were intercepted and destroyed.
Starting 1 December, Denmark will begin producing solid rocket fuel for Ukraine’s new cruise missiles, Danmarks Radio reports.
Flamingo missile, which has been unleashed by Fire Point company in the end of August 2025, has a flight range exceeding 3,000 km and has a 1,150 kg warhead. Currently, Ukraine regards multibillion-dollar arms buildup program, funded by Europe as the best way to defend itself from Russia amid reduced American aid and uncertainty over Western sec
Starting 1 December, Denmark will begin producing solid rocket fuel for Ukraine’s new cruise missiles, Danmarks Radio reports.
Flamingo missile, which has been unleashed by Fire Point company in the end of August 2025, has a flight range exceeding 3,000 km and has a 1,150 kg warhead. Currently, Ukraine regards multibillion-dollar arms buildup program, funded by Europe as the best way to defend itself from Russia amid reduced American aid and uncertainty over Western security guarantees.
Plant near F-35 airbase
The Ukrainian company FPRT, a part of Fire Point, will establish a new plant near Skrydstrup Airbase, home to the Royal Danish Air Force’s F-35 fighters. This location will provide quick access to advanced military technologies and integration into national defense.
On 3 September, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy came with the visit to Denmark. During a briefing with Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, he confirmed that Ukraine was building a production facility for the country’s drones and missiles.
Solid Fuel Technology
Ukraine’s Flamingo cruise missile uses solid rocket fuel, which ignites instantly, provides stable combustion, and does not require fueling before launch, unlike liquid fuel.
Large-scale project for national defense
The company has already received a Danish CVR number and launched a website with information about the project. FPRT plans to build modern production facilities in Vojens, while qualification and operational testing will take place at specialized sites outside the plant.
“Our activities are aimed at supporting programs that are vital for Denmark’s national defense,” the FPRT website states.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, General Oleksandr Syrskyi, held a phone call with General Fabien Mandon, Chief of the Defense Staff of the French Armed Forces, to discuss the current situation on the frontlines and the key needs of the Ukrainian military.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, General Oleksandr Syrskyi, held a phone call with General Fabien Mandon, Chief of the Defense Staff of the French Armed Forces, to discuss the current situation on the frontlines and the key needs of the Ukrainian military.
On Wednesday, September 3, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at her official residence in Marienborg.
On Wednesday, September 3, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at her official residence in Marienborg.
Russian presidential assistant Yuri Ushakov has rejected allegations by US President Donald Trump that Russia, China and North Korea are conspiring against America.
The denial followed Trump’s pointed message on Truth Social directed at leaders gathering in Beijing: “Please give my warmest regards to Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un while you conspire against the United States of America.”
“No one was arranging any conspiracies, no one was plotting anything,” Ushakov said,
Russian presidential assistant Yuri Ushakov has rejected allegations by US President Donald Trump that Russia, China and North Korea are conspiring against America.
The denial followed Trump’s pointed message on Truth Social directed at leaders gathering in Beijing: “Please give my warmest regards to Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un while you conspire against the United States of America.”
“No one was arranging any conspiracies, no one was plotting anything,” Ushakov said, according to Russian news agency Interfax and propagandist channel TASS.
What triggered Trump’s response? A massive military parade in Beijing on 3 September marking 80 years since Japan’s World War II surrender. Putin and Kim Jong Un joined Chinese President Xi Jinping alongside 24 other foreign leaders—but not a single Western head of state except Slovakia’s Robert Fico.
The parade showcased China’s latest military hardware. Fighter jets, missile defense systems, and hypersonic weapons rolled through Tiananmen Square in what Reuters called one of China’s largest military displays in years.
Trump’s post also referenced America’s historical support for China during World War II, noting that “many Americans died in China’s quest for Victory and Glory.” He questioned whether Chinese President Xi Jinping would acknowledge the “enormous support and blood” provided by the United States in helping China secure freedom from occupation.
US-China relations in 2025 remain strained under President Trump’s trade policies. Trump has imposed heavy tariffs on Chinese goods, with some reaching as high as 145%, including a basic 10% tax on most imports plus additional fees on specific industries. China has responded with its own penalties on American products, creating ongoing economic friction between the world’s two largest economies.
Ushakov added that all parties understand the role currently played by the United States and the Trump administration in international affairs, referring to their attempts to broker ceasefire in Ukraine.
The military parade served a dual purpose—commemorating historical victory while demonstrating current capabilities to an audience of primarily non-Western allies. China’s message was clear: its military modernization continues with supportive witnesses from across Asia, the Middle East, and beyond.
A 17-year-old Ukrainian teenager has been successfully returned from Russian-occupied territory as part of President Volodymyr Zelensky's Bring Kids Back UA initiative.
A 17-year-old Ukrainian teenager has been successfully returned from Russian-occupied territory as part of President Volodymyr Zelensky's Bring Kids Back UA initiative.
There was no shortage of pageantry at Wednesday’s military parade in Beijing, but beyond the spectacle, it also provided the first good look at China’s latest military hardware
There was no shortage of pageantry at Wednesday’s military parade in Beijing, but beyond the spectacle, it also provided the first good look at China’s latest military hardware
The UK government on Wednesday, September 3, announced a new package of sanctions against 11 Russian individuals and entities involved in the forced deportation of Ukrainian children.
The UK government on Wednesday, September 3, announced a new package of sanctions against 11 Russian individuals and entities involved in the forced deportation of Ukrainian children.
A drone attack on Russian regions damaged a railway station in the Rostov Oblast, located close to the border with Ukraine, and caused significant disruptions to rail traffic, with 26 passenger trains experiencing delays.
Ukraine regularly targets Russian military sites, fuel facilities, and transport networks to weaken Russia’s war effort. The strategy aims to damage airfields, oil refineries, military bases, and railways that support Russian forces. By hitting these tar
A drone attack on Russian regions damaged a railway station in the Rostov Oblast, located close to the border with Ukraine, and caused significant disruptions to rail traffic, with 26 passenger trains experiencing delays.
Ukraine regularly targets Russian military sites, fuel facilities, and transport networks to weaken Russia’s war effort. The strategy aims to damage airfields, oil refineries, military bases, and railways that support Russian forces. By hitting these targets, Ukraine seeks to reduce Russia’s ability to launch missile attacks and supply its troops.
The overnight strike hit the Kuteynikovo railway station in the Chertkovsky district, according to acting governor of the Rostov region Yuriy Slyusar. The attack damaged the station’s contact network and left an unexploded ordnance on the building’s roof, prompting the evacuation of all passengers and staff.
“No people were injured. The building is now cordoned off. Sappers have been called,” Slyusar stated, however, this information is not independently verified.
He added that station personnel are assisting affected passengers while trains continue operating with delays.
Russian Railways confirmed that all delayed trains are proceeding along their scheduled routes despite the disruptions. The company reported the maximum delay reached 4 hours and 15 minutes as of 6:00 a.m. Moscow time.
The incident occurred as Russia’s Ministry of Defense claimed to have intercepted 105 Ukrainian drones overnight, with 25 allegedly shot down over the Rostov Oblast specifically. Ukrainian officials have not issued any statements regarding these reported operations.
Meanwhile, Russian forces attacked Ukraine with a massive coordinated assault on the night of 3 September, launching 526 missiles and drones across multiple regions. Ukrainian air defense systems successfully intercepted 451 of the incoming targets.
The attack caused widespread damage across the country. Four railway workers were injured in central Kirovohrad Oblast when strikes targeted rail infrastructure, while western regions including Lutsk, Khmelnytskyi, and Ivano-Frankivsk experienced fires and structural damage from drone attacks.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has arrived in Denmark for a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen and talks with leaders of the Nordic-Baltic Eight (NB8) cooperation format, according to presidential spokesperson Sergii Nykyforov.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has arrived in Denmark for a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen and talks with leaders of the Nordic-Baltic Eight (NB8) cooperation format, according to presidential spokesperson Sergii Nykyforov.
Estonia will participate in the procurement of U.S.-made weapons for Ukraine under the Prioritized Ukraine Requirements List (PURL) initiative and is prepared to send a military contingent to Ukraine if such a step is approved by the Coalition of the Willing.
Estonia will participate in the procurement of U.S.-made weapons for Ukraine under the Prioritized Ukraine Requirements List (PURL) initiative and is prepared to send a military contingent to Ukraine if such a step is approved by the Coalition of the Willing.
During the night and early morning of September 3, Russian forces attacked the Khmelnytskyi region with drones and missiles, resulting in damage across the Khmelnytskyi community.
During the night and early morning of September 3, Russian forces attacked the Khmelnytskyi region with drones and missiles, resulting in damage across the Khmelnytskyi community.
Russian forces conducted a large-scale assault on Ukraine during the night of 3 September, deploying 526 missiles and drones across multiple regions and injuring at least four railway workers.
The coordinated attack targeted several Ukrainian oblasts with cruise missiles and attack drones, causing fires, infrastructure damage, and disrupting civilian life.
Ukrainian air defense forces successfully intercepted the majority of incoming targets, though some missiles a
Russian forces conducted a large-scale assault on Ukraine during the night of 3 September, deploying 526 missiles and drones across multiple regions and injuring at least four railway workers.
The coordinated attack targeted several Ukrainian oblasts with cruise missiles and attack drones, causing fires, infrastructure damage, and disrupting civilian life.
Ukrainian air defense forces successfully intercepted the majority of incoming targets, though some missiles and drones struck locations across the country while debris from downed targets caused additional damage.
Russia has been conducting frequent large-scale attacks on Ukraine, often launching hundreds of drones and multiple missiles in coordinated waves nearly every night or several times per week. Each air raid siren forces millions into shelters, disrupting sleep, work, and normal life. Power grid attacks leave entire regions without electricity or heating. The campaign is primarily focused on civilian demoralization rather than battlefield advantage. The attacks aim to exhaust Ukrainian resolve and pressure Kyiv toward territorial concessions in any future negotiations.
Air force reports high interception rate
Ukraine’s Air Forces reported that Russian forces used X-101 and Kalibr cruise missiles along with Shahed-type attack drones and various decoy drones in the assault. According to the military statement, Ukrainian air defense systems neutralized 451 out of 526 Russian targets.
The interception breakdown included:
14 out of 16 Kalibr missiles
seven out of eight X-101 missiles
430 out of 502 drones of various types.
The military confirmed that three missiles and 69 attack drones hit 14 locations, while debris from downed targets fell across 14 additional sites.
Kyiv region faces prolonged air alert
Air raid sirens wailed across Kyiv Oblast for nearly thirteen hours, the longest alert in Vyshhorod district since the full-scale war began. Residents spent the night in subway stations and basement shelters while air defense batteries engaged incoming threats overhead.
Debris from a successful intercept crashed between apartment buildings in Vyshhorod, igniting fires that emergency crews quickly contained. The falling wreckage shattered windows in 28 apartments and destroyed two vehicles. A kindergarten lost its windows to the blast wave.
Fragments from a Russian target intercepted by air defenses crashed and ignited fires during the September 3 overnight attack on Vyshhorod, Kyiv Oblast. Photos: Kyiv24 news
Railway workers injured in Kirovohrad region
The attack on Znamianka in central Kirovohrad Oblast specifically targeted railway infrastructure, resulting in injuries to four railway workers, according to Ukrzaliznytsia, Ukraine’s national railway company. The attack disrupted freight and passenger services along key supply routes.
Aftermath of the Russian attack on Znamianka in central Kirovohrad Oblast on the night of 3 September.Photos: State emergency service
Western regions experience fires and structural damage
In the western city of Lutsk, drone attacks caused fires in two garages and one outbuilding, while debris damaged another outbuilding and completely destroyed a private freight vehicle, according to mayor Ihor Polishchuk. The attacks reached deep into what many residents considered relatively safe territory.
Russian drone strikes ignited fires and reduced structures to rubble during the 3 September overnight attack on Ukraine’s western region of Lutsk. Photos: Suspilne
The city of Khmelnytskyi sustained damage and fires that disrupted public transportation services, with mayor Oleksandr Symchyshyn reporting window damage to residential buildings.
The regional administration reported that Russian forces conducted two separate attacks using missiles and drones, resulting in fires at a garage complex where 10 garages were destroyed and five others caught fire.
Firefighters work to extinguish blazes caused by Russian drone strikes during the 3 September attack on Ukraine’s Khmelnytskyi region. Photos: State Emergency Service
According to the State Emergency Service, western Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast experienced warehouse fires at three locations in Kalush district, requiring 130 emergency workers and 35 units of emergency equipment for response operations.
Photos: State emergency serviceAftermath of the Russian attack on western Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast on the night of 3 September.
U.S. President Donald Trump stated on Tuesday that he is “very disappointed” in Vladimir Putin and added that his administration plans to take certain measures to reduce casualties in Russia’s war against Ukraine.
U.S. President Donald Trump stated on Tuesday that he is “very disappointed” in Vladimir Putin and added that his administration plans to take certain measures to reduce casualties in Russia’s war against Ukraine.
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