❗️Putin's talks with Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner at the Kremlin have ended after lasting more than three hours, according to Russian media. #Russia

❗️Ukrainian units were ordered to observe a ceasefire along the line of contact from 00:00 September 5 to 23:59 September 8, Ukrainska Pravda sources say. A presidential source separately said Ukraine is awaiting Russia's response to a proposed ceasefire in the air during diplomatic meetings. #Ukraine

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❗️Danish intelligence says Russian services are actively preparing sabotage operations against companies in Denmark's defense industry, including firms linked to military aid for Ukraine. PET (Danish Security and Intelligence Service) says it has identified concrete Russian plans and attempts to recruit ordinary Danes through social media and other online platforms. Recruits could be tasked with photographing companies or installations for use in planning sabotage, the agency said. #Europe

A Ukrainian Air Force MiG-29 fighter pilot intercepts a Russian S-8000 Banderol mini cruise missile at extremely close range. #Ukraine

Dmitry Medvedev threatened direct strikes on German military production facilities and potentially "other places in Berlin" after Germany accused Russia of organizing the August 5 drone attack on Leipzig Airport. He also called Zelensky's aviation warning "state terrorism" and threatened Western leaders, writing that the sponsors of such "terror" are mainly European leaders and noting that they often travel to Kyiv by train. #Germany

❗️US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov there would be no economic relief until Russia's war against Ukraine ends, Reuters reports. When Siluanov tried to discuss issues of mutual interest, Bessent cut him off: "None of this is possible until the war ends." The bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the G20 focused mainly on Trump's peace plan for Ukraine, according to a Reuters source. #Ukraine

❗️Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said CIA Director John Ratcliffe did not meet Vladimir Putin during his Moscow visit and that no meeting had been planned. He said Ratcliffe came for talks between intelligence services but gave no further details. #Russia

Landmarks around the world lit up in blue and yellow to mark Ukraine's 35th Independence Day. They included the Eiffel Tower in Paris, Burj Khalifa in Dubai, the Colosseum in Rome, Palace of Westminster in London, European Commission headquarters in Brussels, Tbilisi TV Tower, Moldova's parliament in Chisinau and the Palace of Culture and Science in Warsaw. Buildings in Baku and Ottawa were also illuminated in Ukrainian colors. #Ukraine

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UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham played a song by The Smiths on guitar for Ukrainian troops during his first overseas trip since taking office. Burnham met with Ukrainian service members during the visit and performed for them on guitar. The Ukrainian troops returned the gesture by singing a song by British rock band Oasis for the visiting prime minister. #Ukraine

Zelensky: 35 years ago, Ukraine restored its independence. “Happy holiday to the great people of a great country. Happy Independence Day of Ukraine. Glory to Ukraine!” #Ukraine