Russia-Ukraine War Latest News: Russia’s President Vladimir Putin has roundly condemned the threat by Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky of “Russian airspace effectively becoming closed”, terming it “state terrorism”. Putin stated Russia would deal with the situation, and that negotiation “with these kinds of terrorists cannot possibly go forward”. His comments follow Zelensky telling airlines, insurers, and travellers: “The airspace over Russia could become completely unsafe,” ahead of planned Ukraine drone strikes.
Russia-Ukraine War Latest News: Airspace warnings sound like ‘state terrorism’ – Putin
Vladimir Putin has said Volodymyr Zelensky’s warning that Russian airspace will soon be “completely unsafe” sounded like “state terrorism”.
He stated that Moscow would find a way to respond, adding it was not possible to negotiate with “terrorists”.
The Ukrainian leader earlier warned airlines that Russian airspace “will effectively be closing” ahead of drone strikes, saying he did not want innocent lives to be lost.
Russia-Ukraine War Latest News: Zelensky declares Russian airspace ‘completely unsafe’ ahead of drone attack
Volodymyr Zelensky has warned airlines that Russia’s airspace is “completely unsafe” ahead of Ukrainian drone strikes.
The Ukrainian president issued the warning in his nightly video address, saying he did not want innocent lives to be lost, but “the safe days in Russia’s skies are over.”
“Today, we want to warn every airline that uses Russian airspace, every insurer, and everyone who still uses Russia’s key airports: Russian airspace is becoming completely unsafe.
“Ukraine does not threaten civilian aviation as such – not a single civilian aircraft. There will simply be drones in Russia’s skies on a scale that has to be taken into account.
“Although the Russian authorities are not properly informing people about this, Russian airspace will effectively be closing – the war started by Russia is closing its skies.
“It is important that this is heard by the ambassadors of countries represented here in Ukraine, as well as by ambassadors working in Moscow.
“It is important that the airlines currently flying to airports primarily in Moscow, St. Petersburg, and other key destinations in Russia hear this as well.”
Ukraine is a country of peace. And we truly respect the fact that our partners want to help bring this war to an end. We support every such effort. When the Americans asked us to pause strikes on Moscow and St. Petersburg on August 25, 26, and 27, we observed that pause. There… pic.twitter.com/wck56fwMUR
— Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) September 1, 2026
Russia-Ukraine War Latest News: Russia prepared to deliver ‘devastating’ response to any hostile action in Baltics
The foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova, who spoke about tensions in the Baltic region in her weekly press briefing on Tuesday.
Moscow is prepared to deliver a devastating response to any hostile action against it in the Baltic region, she said.
“In the event of a further escalation of the military-political situation in the Baltic region, it must be emphasised once again: Russia’s response to the instigators of reckless anti-Russian ventures will be decisive,” Zakharova told reporters.
“And they need to know this – it will be devastating for them,” Zakharova added.
Russia-Ukraine War Latest News: Four Killed and 13 Injured in Attack Near Kyiv
Four people were killed and 13 others injured after an attack struck a residential building and other locations in Boryspil, near Kyiv, Governor Tymur Tkachenko confirmed.
One of those killed was an Indian citizen, according to the governor.
Residents were left dealing with the aftermath of the attack, with debris and a large crater reported near one of the affected buildings.
Yevhen Zavhorodniy, 44, told Reuters that the blast threw his car across the area. He said he, his wife, son and dog were safe despite the damage.
Russia-Ukraine War Latest News: Russian Strikes Target Port Infrastructure in Odesa
Russian strikes targeted port infrastructure in Ukraine’s southern Odesa region, according to the country’s emergency service. Authorities described the attack as “massive” and said a sewing workshop was damaged.
A residential building in the Odesa district also caught fire, leaving one person injured.
Russian forces additionally targeted a checkpoint in the region, where another fire broke out, and emergency responders were deployed to contain the blaze.
Russia-Ukraine War Latest News: Civilian Killed in Ukrainian Attack on Belgorod
A civilian was killed in a Ukrainian attack on Russia’s Belgorod region, acting governor Alexander Shuvayev said. The region borders Ukraine’s Kharkiv, Sumy and Luhansk regions and has repeatedly reported attacks during the ongoing war.
The latest casualty comes amid continued exchanges of strikes between Russian and Ukrainian forces, with both sides regularly reporting attacks on areas near the front lines and border regions.
Russia-Ukraine War Latest News: China Would Not Allow Russia to Use Nuclear Weapons, Says Finland’s Stubb
Finnish President Alexander Stubb said China has privately assured him that it would not allow Russia to use nuclear weapons.
Speaking about the possibility of Moscow resorting to nuclear weapons, Stubb said he had raised the issue during a meeting with China’s foreign minister this summer.
Stubb said the Chinese official had told him, “We will never allow it to happen,” describing the assurance as a significant deterrent.
Russia-Ukraine War Latest News: Four Killed, Three Injured in Attacks on Luhansk
Four people were killed and three others injured in a series of Ukrainian drone attacks in the Russian-controlled part of Luhansk, according to Russian-installed regional governor Leonid Pasechnik.
The claims come amid continuing attacks across territories controlled or claimed by both sides.
Further details about the reported strikes and casualties were not immediately available, with more information expected as authorities assess the situation.
Russia-Ukraine War Latest News: Russian Strikes Destroy Millions of Ukrainian School Books
Russian attacks on Ukraine have reportedly destroyed around one million school textbooks this year after strikes hit publishing facilities, according to officials in Kyiv.
The damage comes as Ukrainian schools prepare to resume classes, with authorities continuing to rely on shelters and online learning in areas facing security threats.
A publishing plant on the outskirts of Kyiv that was destroyed this week had reportedly been preparing to deliver 1.3 million textbooks, representing nearly 10% of Ukraine’s overall supply. The destruction could affect textbook deliveries as the new school year begins.
