https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/putin-pledges-increased-strikes-in-ukraine-and-support-for-iranContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/putin-pledges-increased-strikes-in-ukraine-and-support-for-iranhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/putin-pledges-increased-strikes-in-ukraine-and-support-for-iran#u58412Sat, 05 Sep 2026 20:05:39 +0000US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner have arrived in Moscow to pursue peace between Russia and Ukraine. On Saturday, the leaders of Russia and Ukraine agreed to pause strikes against each other. This agreement follows recent Russian attacks on airports in Kyiv as US diplomats prepared for their arrival. While the envoys seek a resolution, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated Moscow will not hold direct talks with Kyiv regarding Ukrainian terrorist attacks before the Witkoff and Kushner visit.Why it mattersThe diplomatic push follows severe damage to Ukraine's energy grid during https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/putin-pledges-increased-strikes-in-ukraine-and-support-for-iranhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/putin-pledges-increased-strikes-in-ukraine-and-support-for-iran#u56836Fri, 04 Sep 2026 10:11:56 +0000US President Donald Trump's envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner plan to visit Kyiv and Moscow in the coming days, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. However, reports suggest the initial Kyiv trip faces uncertainty amid concerns that Russian pressure and security warnings have unsettled Witkoff. Meanwhile, Germany has announced a 290 million dollar aid package to repair Ukraine's energy infrastructure ahead of winter. This follows severe damage sustained during the winter months of 2025-2026 when Russian forces repeatedly targeted the power grid.Why it mattersThe https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/putin-pledges-increased-strikes-in-ukraine-and-support-for-iranhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/putin-pledges-increased-strikes-in-ukraine-and-support-for-iran#u55895Thu, 03 Sep 2026 17:15:33 +0000Vladimir Putin has pledged increased military strikes in Ukraine and reaffirmed Russia's alliance with Iran. During the SCO summit, Putin expressed solidarity with Tehran as the two nations seek to counter US unilateralism and economic warfare. This coordination occurs amid an ongoing war between the US and Iran, with Iran utilizing a bloc including Russia and China to resist US pressure. The reaffirmation of the Moscow-Tehran alliance signals a deepening strategic partnership aimed at resisting Western influence and economic sanctions.Why it mattersThe Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (