Democrats in Congress Divided on Sending Ukraine Longer-Range Weapons Russia has warned sending such arms would cross a red line
US Warns of ‘Catastrophic Consequences’ If Russia Uses Nukes Jake Sullivan says the US would respond 'decisively'
Russian Lawmaker Says Ukrainian Territories Could Be Absorbed by Russia on September 30 Russian FM Lavrov says the territories will be given 'full protection'
Russia, Ukraine Carry Out Major Prisoner Swap Brokered by Turkey and Saudi Arabia The swap involved nearly 300 people, including Azov Battalion commanders and Ukraine's former opposition leader
Putin Orders Partial Mobilization, Issues Nuclear Threat to West The Russian leader expressed support for referendums and said a peace deal was possible earlier in the war but was sabotaged by the West
Russian-Backed Authorities in Ukraine Announce Referendums to Join Russia Referendums will be held in the Donbas, Zaporizhzhia, and Kherson from September 23 to 27
Russia’s State Duma Approves Bill Introducing ‘Mobilization’ to Russian Criminal Code The legislation is a sign Russia is preparing to escalate in Ukraine
US Soldiers Helping Ukrainians With Weapons Maintenance Remotely The US troops helping the Ukrainians are stationed at an undisclosed airbase in Poland and communicate via encrypted messaging
Putin Warns War Could Escalate in Response to Ukrainian ‘Terrorist’ Attacks Inside Russia The Russian leader accused Ukraine of attempting attacks on Russian nuclear power plants
US Hesitant to Provide Ukraine With Longer-Range Missiles Russia has warned that providing Ukraine with longer-range weapons would make the US a party to the conflict
