Ukrainian President Zelensky has rejected Moscow as a venue for a potential peace summit, insisting that Putin can come to Kyiv but cannot travel to Moscow due to ongoing attacks on Ukraine.

Several countries, including Turkey and three Gulf states, have offered to host a summit to facilitate negotiations, but Zelensky remains firm on his stance.

While Putin has indicated he might consider a meeting if there is a positive outcome, he also expressed skepticism about the usefulness of talks and denied the legitimacy of Zelensky's government at an economic forum in Vladivostok.

Ukraine is actively strengthening its defenses, including launching its first joint drone production line in Denmark and planning to expand cooperation with European nations on defense equipment.

The conflict continues with ongoing military tensions, including Ukrainian strikes on Russian facilities and international support from Europe and the US for Ukraine's security guarantees.

Russia faces accusations of violating international conventions, including executing prisoners of war, with at least 273 reported killings since captivity, and an OSCE report on violations is expected soon.

Russia launched 91 drones overnight from September 5 to 6, with Ukrainian defenses destroying or jamming 68, while 18 drones reached targets, impacting eight localities.

Following China's easing of travel restrictions for Russians, Moscow announced plans to grant Chinese citizens visa-free stays, highlighting close ties amid the Ukraine conflict.

Zelensky indicated that thousands of Ukrainian soldiers could be stationed under Western security guarantees, with France and other countries committing to some troop deployment.

Russia opposes security guarantees from the US and Europe for Ukraine, viewing NATO expansion as a threat and insisting that Russia also needs guarantees.

US President Donald Trump expects the release of many political prisoners in Belarus following discussions with President Lukashenko.

The Russia-Ukraine conflict, which began on February 24, 2022, has led to Europe's most severe security crisis since World War II, with ongoing fighting and no successful peace agreements.