Latest news in Russia? September 8th, 2026
08-09-2026
- Resumption of Strikes on Kyiv Following Talks: Russia resumed large-scale missile and drone strikes against Kyiv early Tuesday morning, ending a brief reciprocal three-day pause in capital-targeted strikes that had been arranged during peace mission visits by US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Moscow and Kyiv. The Russian Defense Ministry stated it targeted military, logistics, and infrastructure sites. CBS News+ 1
- Diplomatic Fallout from Moscow Meetings: Following weekend meetings in Moscow between Russian officialsincluding President Vladimir Putinand US envoys, Kremlin foreign policy aides noted that preliminary ideas for a settlement had been discussed, though both sides acknowledged substantial hurdles and compromises remain before formal negotiations can proceed. CBS News
- Opening of Direct Road Bridge to North Korea: Russia and North Korea marked the official opening of their first automobile road bridge across the Tumen (Tumannaya) River, linking Khasan in Russia’s Far East with Rason in North Korea. Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin hailed the new two-lane crossing as a major milestone to expand bilateral trade and logistical ties. KUNR Public Radio+ 1
- Far East Economic Engagements: Following the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok, Russian government officials concluded high-level talks on energy cooperation, trade corridors, and industrial investment with delegations from China and other Asian partners.