Russia Ukraine War Latest News: Russian President Vladimir Putin recently visited the Chelbayinsk oblast to check out some exercises by his military this morning. Meanwhile, Ukraine’s foreign ministry has vehemently dismissed rumours of any diplomatic missions planning to leave Kyiv.
Russia Ukraine War Latest News: Putin Heads to Russia’s Chelbayinsk Region to Observe Military Details
This morning, Vladimir Putin headed to Chelbayinsk oblast, located in the Ural mountains range and observed some military details at the Chebarkulsy region. During the visit, President Putin was accompanied by Defense Minister Andrey Belousov, and some high ranking military officials.
According to the Kremlin, the drills marked the final stage of the Center-2026 maneuvers which began this Monday. They involve more than 47,000 Russian military personnel, with seven foreign states contributing their contingents.
“I am confident that the results of the Center-2026 and Interaction-2026 exercises, along with the experience gained by the personnel, will enhance our effectiveness in responding to external threats to our countries’ security,” President Putin was quoted as saying as per reports from the Russian press.
Russia Ukraine War Latest News: Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry Says Embassies ‘Not Planning Evacuation’
Russia has attacked Kyiv, the national capital of Ukraine multiple times, leading to rumours that some diplomatic missions might pull away from the city. But the Ukrianin foreign ministry has cleared the air. “If any diplomatic missions are planning to relocate, they inform us; that is the established procedure,” Ukrainian foreign ministry spokesperson Heorhii Tykhy said.
The diplomat added that “As of now, the Foreign Ministry has not received any such requests or notifications from foreign diplomatic missions regarding plans to relocate,” . The rumours emerged after a report from British outlet The Guardian featured an anonymous diplomat who was concerned that the situation in Kyiv is ‘‘obviously deteriorating fast’’.
Russia Ukraine War Latest News: What Happened Near Dnipro River?
Russian drone attacks have hit important bridges over the Dnipro River in Kyiv, resulting in significant transport disruptions in the city. The attacks began on October 2 and also happened today. According to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko the bridge’s surface and overhead trolleybus power lines were damaged . Over 5000 commuters use the bridge to travel.
Russia Ukraine War Latest News: South Korea Threatens to Escalate Diplomatic Row with Ukraine
Lee Jae Myung, the President of South Korea, took to X today and addressed the ongoing diplomatic row between his country and Ukraine. President Myung threatened that Seoul will not hesitate to take more measures if Ukraine continues to deny that there was a confidentiality agreement that Zelensky breached (by disclosing the news of North Korean POW transfers during his UN General Assembly address next month).
Myung also expressed regret over the way Ukraine handled. He then urged the country to acknowledge the agreement and issue an apology. According to some reports, Ukrainian foreign minister Andrii Sybiha is in favour of solving the ongoing row between both countries. However, Kyiv has not made any public steps to try and repair the rift.
