Daily roundup: Putin invited Zelensky to Moscow, Magdeev and Nagumanov may become senators from Tatarstan, China, at a parade in Beijing, for the first time displayed the forces of its strategic nuclear triad

      Main news:

      1. Vladimir Putin invited Volodymyr Zelensky to a meeting in Moscow and said that Russia has never discussed security guarantees for Ukraine in exchange for territory.

      2. If Rustam Minnikhanov is elected head of the Republic of Tatarstan for a new term, Nail Magdeev and Timur Nagumanov will become the rivals of the incumbent Federation Council member Alexander Terentyev.

      3. China for the first time displayed the forces of its strategic nuclear triad, cyber troops and information support troops at the parade in Beijing. The main guest of Xi Jinping was Vladimir Putin. Kim Jong Un, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and others were also present.

      In Tatarstan:

      4. Tatarstan plans to adopt a republican robotics strategy focused particularly on workforce training, Rustam Minnikhanov said at a seminar-meeting in Innopolis.

      5. The head of Tatarstan’s Ministry of Economy, Midhat Shagiakhmetov, and businessmen will take part in the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok.

      6. The United Kingdom has imposed sanctions against Leila Fazleeva and Rinat Sadykov.

      7. Hot water was turned off across all of Naberezhnye Chelny for 10 days. Seven damages were found on the networks in the city, six on main lines and one on intra-quarter networks.

      8. The band Bravo will perform at the 100th anniversary of the Kirovsky District.

      In Russia:

      9. The Russian government additionally allocated more than 100 billion rubles to support preferential mortgages. This came against the backdrop of yesterday’s statement by Mikhail Mishustin about a decline in demand for housing in Russia. In addition, the Finance Ministry and the Labor Ministry said they are discussing modifications to the family mortgage program — in particular, increasing the program’s limits.

      In the world:

      10. British Defense Secretary John Healey arrived in Kyiv on an unannounced visit. Preparations for the next meeting of the contact group on military assistance to Ukraine in the "Ramstein" format, scheduled for September 9 in London, will be discussed there.

      11. "Power of Siberia — 2" could radically change the global energy market and undermine U.S. ambitions to dominate the LNG sector, Bloomberg writes, citing analysts.

      Quotes of the day:

      Vladimir Putin on a meeting with Zelensky: "[Holding a meeting] is possible! I have never refused this, if the meeting is well prepared and leads to some positive results. By the way, Donald asked me, if possible, to hold such a meeting. I said, 'Yes, it is possible.' After all, if Zelensky is ready, let him come to Moscow. Such a meeting will take place."

      Rustam Minnikhanov — to Ak Bars before the start of the season: "Last season turned out not to be what we wanted. But the team showed decent and spectacular hockey. Now we need to move forward and live for the future. I know we have made targeted changes, I am confident the team’s roster has become stronger. For the second season the team is led by the respected Anvar Rafailovich. I want to assure you: both I and Nail Ulfatovich fully trust the head coach. Do not doubt that. We will move forward together."

      Donald Trump on the parade in Beijing: "Let Chairman Xi Jinping and the wonderful people of China have a great and unforgettable day of celebration. Please convey my warmest wishes to Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un, who are conspiring against the United States of America."

      Yuri Ushakov on Trump’s statement about a "conspiracy": "I want to say that no conspiracies were arranged, no one wove anything, no conspiracies. Moreover, not one of these three leaders even had such a thought. In addition, I can say that everyone understands the role the United States, the current administration of President Trump and President Trump personally play in the current international alignments."

      More news about the event:

      Kyiv named a list of 7 countries where Zelensky is ready to meet Putin

      Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is ready to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in 7 countries. 21:04 03.09.2025 Business Online - Kazan

      Ukraine rejected Putin's proposal to meet in Moscow

      Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha called Russian President Vladimir Putin’s invitation for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to come to Moscow unacceptable. 20:21 03.09.2025 IA Tatar-inform - Kazan

      Day summary: Putin invited Zelensky to Moscow, Magdeev and Nagumanov may become senators from Tatarstan, China for the first time showed forces of the strategic nuclear triad at the parade in Beijing

      Main news:

      1. Vladimir Putin invited Volodymyr Zelensky to a meeting in Moscow and said that Russia has never discussed security guarantees for Ukraine in exchange for territory. 20:19 03.09.2025 Business Online - Kazan

      Regional news on the topic:

      Putin said he was ready to meet Zelensky in Moscow

      Russian President Vladimir Putin made a number of important statements regarding the settlement of the crisis in Ukraine during a press conference following the SCO summit. 22:38 03.09.2025 Donetsk Media - Donetsk

      Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry proposed its own list of countries for a meeting with Putin

      Photo: Svet foto/Shutterstock/Fotodom Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha listed the countries in which the president is ready to meet with Russian leader Vladimir Putin. 22:21 03.09.2025 Yamal-Media - Salekhard

      Zelensky criticized the "coalition of the willing" around Macron: here is what he said

      Zelensky called the "coalition of the willing" theoretical

      Zelensky and Macron in Paris. 05:59 04.09.2025 Komsomolskaya Pravda - Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk

      The White House clarified Donald Trump's plans for international calls

      The U.S. president intends to hold a phone conversation with Volodymyr Zelensky, not Vladimir Putin. 21:13 03.09.2025 Govorit Moskva - Moscow

      Putin held 17 meetings with foreign leaders in China

      The number of meetings Russian leader Vladimir Putin held with foreign leaders during his visit to China has become known. 20:44 03.09.2025 IA Public News Service - Moscow

      Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry refused a meeting between Putin and Zelensky in Moscow

      Foreign Minister Sybiha called the proposal for a meeting between Putin and Zelensky in Moscow unacceptable for Ukraine

      Photo: GLOBAL LOOK PRESS. 04:31 04.09.2025 Komsomolskaya Pravda - Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk

      Trump announced a phone call with Putin dedicated to steps on Ukraine

      Photo: Presidential Administration of the Russian Federation

      U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday, September 3, that he plans to hold a phone conversation with his Russian colleague Vladimir Putin in the near future. 20:08 03.09.2025 Vechernyaya Moskva - Moscow

      Zelensky explained refusal to leave Donbas by the defensive importance of the region

      The head of the Kyiv regime Volodymyr Zelensky called Donbas "a powerful defensive line of the Ukrainian Armed Forces" and stated that Ukraine will not give it up. 19:59 03.09.2025 IA Public News Service - Moscow

      In Ukraine they refused Putin’s offer to meet Zelensky in Moscow

      At least seven countries have expressed readiness to host a meeting of the leaders. 19:53 03.09.2025 Spbdnevnik.ru - Saint Petersburg

      Trump told how he watched the parade in Beijing

      U.S. President Donald Trump shared his impressions of the military parade that took place in Beijing in honor of the 80th anniversary of the victory over militarist Japan and the end of World War II. 19:59 03.09.2025 IA Public News Service - Moscow

      A large-scale military parade was held in Beijing in honor of the 80th anniversary of the victory in World War II; Vladimir Putin took part in it

      A large-scale military parade in honor of the 80th anniversary of the victory in World War II was held in Beijing. 19:54 03.09.2025 TV Channel Saint Petersburg - Saint Petersburg

      Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry rejected Putin’s proposal to meet Zelensky in Moscow

      At least seven countries expressed readiness to host the meeting. Photo: 19:53 03.09.2025 Spbdnevnik.ru - Saint Petersburg

      Trump suggested giving Vladimir Putin a choice

      Trump said he would not make statements for Putin

      Trump suggested giving Vladimir Putin a choice

      Photo: REUTERS. 03:47 04.09.2025 Komsomolskaya Pravda - Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk

      Trump said he would have a phone conversation with Zelensky in the near future

      Donald Trump announced a phone call with Volodymyr Zelensky

      Trump said he would have a phone conversation with Zelensky in the near future

      Photo: REUTERS. 03:47 04.09.2025 Komsomolskaya Pravda - Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk

      Zelensky refused to withdraw from Donbas

      Volodymyr Zelensky (Photo: www.kremlin.ru)

      Volodymyr Zelensky at a press conference in Denmark said that Ukraine will not withdraw its troops from Donbas. 19:44 03.09.2025 RTV-Podmoskovye - Moscow region

      Ukraine rejected Putin’s offer to meet Zelensky in Moscow

      Ukraine rejected Putin’s offer to meet Zelensky in Moscow. Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha said such proposals are "categorically unacceptable." 19:34 03.09.2025 Rzn.Info - Ryazan

      Political scientist Kotov assessed the likelihood of Donald Trump coming to Russia

      Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova previously announced Moscow’s readiness to receive U.S. President Donald Trump on a reciprocal visit. 19:30 03.09.2025 Nizhegorodskaya Pravda - Nizhny Novgorod

      "Called to the carpet": Putin made an unexpected statement about a possible meeting with Zelensky

      The Russian leader confirmed his readiness to meet the "head of the Ukrainian administration" provided the meeting is thoroughly prepared and yields concrete results. 19:20 03.09.2025 Gorod Kirov - Kirov

      Sybiha called unacceptable Putin's invitation for Zelensky to come to Moscow

      Ukraine commented on Russian President Vladimir Putin’s proposal to meet with Volodymyr Zelensky in Moscow. 19:16 03.09.2025 IA Public News Service - Moscow

      Putin: if Zelensky is ready, let him come to Moscow

      Putin noted that he had not ruled out the possibility of such a meeting, although he was not sure there was any point in it

      Russian President Vladimir Putin said that if Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is ready, 21:58 03.09.2025 IA Amitel - Barnaul