Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to visit India on December 5 or 6 for the annual bilateral summit. During his trip to New Delhi, he will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss key issues, including trade relations and U.S. tariffs on Indian goods linked to Russian oil purchases. The meeting is seen as a move to strengthen the strategic partnership between the two nations. Putin and Modi last met recently during the SCO summit in China.

Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed cautious optimism about U.S. President Donald Trump’s 20-point Gaza ceasefire plan, describing it as a “ray of light at the end of the tunnel.” Putin emphasized that Russia could support the plan under certain conditions, highlighting the need for clear agreements on prisoner releases, local authority powers, and security arrangements. He also stressed that any solution must reflect the views of Palestinians, regional countries, and Hamas, while ultimately transferring governance to the Palestinian administration.

The Kremlin has responded to U.S. President Donald Trump’s UN remarks, asserting that Russia is a true “bear,” not a paper tiger. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov emphasized that the bear has long symbolized Russia and suggested Trump’s comments may have been influenced by his meeting with Ukraine’s President Zelensky. Peskov stated that continuing the war in Ukraine is Russia’s only option and accused the U.S. of pushing Europe and other regions to reduce Russian energy use to boost American exports.

A powerful earthquake measuring 7.8 on the Richter scale struck off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, though no immediate casualties or damage were reported.

The U.S. Geological Survey said the quake’s epicenter was about 128 kilometers east of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky at a shallow depth of 10 kilometers. While a tsunami warning was initially issued, it was later withdrawn.

Authorities had warned of waves up to 3 meters along parts of Russia’s coast, but no destructive tsunami was recorded, and no alerts were issued for U.S. or Canadian territories.

Russian President Vladimir Putin inspected military exercises wearing full combat uniform, according to footage released by Moscow. Anadolu reported that Putin visited the drill site alongside Defense Minister Andrei Belousov and senior military commanders.

At the command center, Putin issued operational instructions and personally reviewed modern weaponry used in the exercise.

The drills are part of a seven-day joint military exercise under the CSTO alliance, launched in late August in Belarus. Forces from Russia, Belarus, Armenia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan are participating across 41 locations, with over 100,000 troops involved. The CSTO, formed in the 1990s after the fall of the Soviet Union, has become a key defense platform for the region.

Russia has displayed its advanced Iskander missile system during a joint military exercise with Belarus in the Kaliningrad region near the Baltic Sea. The drill included an electronic launch test of the missile, which can carry nuclear and conventional warheads with a range of up to 500 kilometers. First deployed in Belarus in December 2022, the Iskander has been used in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, raising security concerns for Ukraine and Eastern European nations.

A massive 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck off the eastern coast of Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, according to the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ). The quake’s epicenter was 10 kilometers (6.2 miles) beneath the surface.

However, the U.S. Geological Survey reported a slightly stronger magnitude of 7.4 and placed the depth at 39.5 kilometers (24.5 miles). The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center has warned of a possible tsunami threat, though no alerts have been issued for Japan, located southwest of Kamchatka.

Russia’s experimental cancer vaccine, Enteromix, has successfully completed preclinical trials, showing a 60–80% tumor reduction and improved survival in tested animals. Initially developed for colorectal cancer, researchers are also exploring versions for glioblastoma, melanoma, and rare ocular melanoma. While some reports claim 100% effectiveness, verification remains pending. The vaccine is “ready for use” pending government approval, but no timeline for human trials or widespread availability has been announced. Experts see it as a potential breakthrough in cancer treatment.

At least two people were killed and 13 others injured in overnight Russian drone strikes on Kyiv, Ukraine’s capital. A child and a young woman are among the casualties. Fires broke out in several multi-story residential buildings in eastern and western Kyiv after drones crashed. Officials reported that a pregnant woman and two others were hospitalized. Kyiv authorities condemned the attacks as deliberate targeting of civilians. The strikes are seen as a warning from President Putin to Western nations supporting Ukraine.

Russian President Vladimir Putin remains unwavering on Ukraine, insisting any peace deal must meet Moscow’s conditions, with force as a possible fallback. Despite Western sanctions and U.S. pressure, his confidence is bolstered by battlefield realities, diplomatic gains, and support from allies like China and India. While showing willingness to meet Ukrainian President Zelensky in Moscow, Putin warns Western troops entering Ukraine will be targeted. Conflicting objectives between Kyiv and Moscow mean the war’s resolution remains uncertain, with tensions unlikely to ease soon.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has called on aerospace leaders to focus on developing rocket engines for spacecraft launches, stressing the need to preserve Russia’s global standing in space technology. During a visit to Samara after trips to China and Vladivostok, he toured the Kuznetsov Design Bureau plant and highlighted Russia’s ability to innovate despite Western sanctions. Putin noted advances in energy-sector engines and said modernization of the PD–26 aircraft engine could support both military and civilian aviation projects.

Russian President Vladimir Putin will participate virtually in the upcoming BRICS summit, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov confirmed. The videoconference is expected to take place in the coming days. Reports indicate that Brazil is organizing a special online BRICS meeting on September 8. Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva plans to discuss with other member nations coordinated responses to challenges facing the multipolar world order, including U.S. tariffs and sanctions, highlighting the bloc’s collective diplomatic and economic strategy.

Russian President Vladimir Putin warned that Western troops deployed in Ukraine, even after a peace agreement, would be targeted by Moscow. Speaking at the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok, he criticized Western plans for an international force to guarantee Ukraine’s postwar security. French President Emmanuel Macron had earlier said 26 countries pledged such commitments. Putin insisted that NATO expansion attempts sparked the war and argued that troop deployment after peace talks would undermine any agreement.

During a military parade in Beijing, Presidents Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin, along with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, were spotted walking together. Reports suggest Putin discussed how modern biotechnology, including organ transplants, could extend human lifespan. Xi’s interpreter added that humans could potentially live over 150 years this century. The parade also included 24 other world leaders. Analysts suggest the joint appearance may send a message to Western nations, while former U.S. President Donald Trump commented on the meeting.

Russia’s Deputy Security Council Chairman Dmitry Medvedev reacted strongly after Western countries transferred seized Russian assets to Ukraine. He stated that even if legal recovery fails, Russia will reclaim the assets “in kind” through land, property, and other resources. Medvedev criticized Britain’s $1.3 billion transfer to Kyiv as supporting “neo-Nazis” and claimed it gives Russia a legal right to demand compensation. He clarified this excludes Donbas and Novorossiya, which he said are already Russian territories.