Germany says Putin’s possible G20 attendance should be judged by whether Russia first signals seriousness on Ukraine through a ceasefire.
Kyiv denied a report that Trump proposed Zelensky travel to Moscow, as energy prices and venue disputes shape Ukraine diplomacy.
Zelensky expects late-September talks with a US delegation on grain exports, energy security and the economic pressures shaping diplomacy.
A reported drone attack on Novorossiysk sparked fires at a fuel oil terminal and housing block, exposing risks to a key Russian export hub.
US envoys discussed concrete Ukraine war proposals with Putin before Kyiv talks, but the economic stakes depend on details still undisclosed.
Ukraine sanctions 13 ships and 28 companies over illegal grain exports from Russian-occupied territories, aiming to disrupt unauthorized sales and assert economic sovereignty.
Ukraine reports damaging strikes on four Russian naval vessels and critical port infrastructure in Novorossiysk, signaling evolving maritime tactics and economic impact.
Russia halts vessel passage through the Azov-Don canal after Ukrainian drone strikes damage key ships, disrupting grain exports and causing wheat prices to surge.
Recent Russian missile and drone attacks have damaged Ukraine's port, energy infrastructure, and urban areas, intensifying strategic targeting with significant economic implications.