The situation 1628 – September 5, 2026

1. The US delegation arrived in Moscow City on September 5 as Ukraine and Russia reached a temporary agreement to halt long-range strikes against Kyiv and Moscow cities for three days to facilitate the delegation’s travel.
2. Putin rejected a broader frontline ceasefire proposed by Ukraine during the US delegation’s visit.
3. Russian officials continue discussing efforts to strengthen Russian air defense systems in order to defend against Ukraine’s long-range strikes.
4. Neither Russian nor Ukrainian forces advanced on September 5.
5. Russian forces launched an unspecified number of Iskander-M or KN-23 ballistic missiles and 167 drones against Ukraine overnight.

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