Latest news in Russia? September 28th, 2026

Key developments involving Russia reported on September 28, 2026:

• Statements on U.S.–Russia Arms Control: Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that strategic arms control talks between Russia and the United States are long overdue and should have resumed “yesterday”. Addressing proposals for trilateral talks including Beijing, Peskov noted that China has consistently maintained its stance against participating due to the disparity in nuclear arsenal sizes.

  Global Banking & Finance Review+ 1

• Escalation of Military Operations: The Russian Ministry of Defence announced targeted strikes against Ukrainian digital and telecommunications infrastructure, confirming hits against major Ukrainian mobile network data centers. Concurrently, large-scale drone and missile strikes were reported targeting military, energy, and logistics assets across multiple Ukrainian regions, including Kyiv and Kharkiv.

  The Hindu+ 1

• Diplomatic and Geopolitical Rhetoric: Kremlin officials warned of continuing retaliatory strikes against Ukrainian territory in response to cross-border drone incursions into Russian border and energy infrastructure, while Russian foreign policy officials criticized European governments over continued military aid deliveries.

  Roic AI