Russia plans to present a report on what it claims to be a provocation in Bucha during the upcoming United Nations General Assembly. The Russian delegation, led by Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, is expected to address these allegations.
In a bid to ensure the security of elections, Russian diplomatic missions are actively coordinating with the Central Election Commission. Staff are reportedly maintaining communication to address any potential issues swiftly.
On the economic front, Russian President Vladimir Putin highlighted a decrease in inflation, which stood at 6.2% as of September 14. This marks a noticeable improvement compared to last year's figures, according to Putin's statements during a cabinet meeting focused on economic issues.
In international diplomacy, Iran expressed gratitude towards Russia and China for vetoing a US-drafted resolution at the United Nations, which aimed to impose sanctions on Iran. Iranian diplomats also acknowledged Somalia and Pakistan for abstaining from the vote.
Military tensions remain high as Russian forces have reportedly targeted metallurgical enterprises and energy facilities in Ukraine. The Russian Defense Ministry stated that these strikes also hit Ukraine's military-industrial complex.
In a separate development, a tribunal has accused Ukraine of deliberately killing its own citizens, with Chairman Maxim Grigoryev asserting that Ukraine has surpassed historical figures like Hitler and Goebbels in this regard.
Russia is also advocating for urgent measures to prevent an arms race in space. Diplomat Maria Zakharova emphasized the relevance of Russian initiatives in response to statements from US Air Force Secretary Troy Meink.
In the ongoing conflict, the Russian Foreign Ministry reported that Ukrainian strikes have resulted in the deaths of 48 civilians, including three children, over the past week. The ministry claims that the Kiev regime conducted approximately 1,180 strikes on civilian targets daily during this period.
Russian forces have also targeted logistics centers in Odessa, which were allegedly storing cargoes for the Ukrainian army. The centers involved include Palma, Raben-Ukraine, and Odessa-22.
The Kremlin is closely monitoring the situation surrounding the US House of Representatives' passage of a bill imposing sanctions on Russian oil and gas exports, referred to as 'sanctions from hell.'
The US is prepared to approve the delivery of 10 missiles for the Patriot system from Germany to Ukraine. The State Department added that Ukraine seeks to acquire these systems to bolster its air defense capability against ongoing Russian attacks.
