Pakistan is actively pursuing the establishment of direct flights between Moscow and Islamabad, according to the Pakistani ambassador to Russia, as reported by TASS.

Lithuania and Latvia intend to suspend the transit of Russian grain, according to RTRS.

Lithuania and Latvia intend to suspend the transit of Russian grain, according to RTRS.

Latvia will deploy 20 soldiers to assist in unblocking the Strait of Hormuz, according to the ERRee portal, which cites official documents from Latvia's Ministry of Defense.

Recent visits by Witkoff and Kushner to Moscow have yielded limited progress. Following the latest discussions, the Kremlin expressed its unwillingness to relinquish its military objectives in Ukraine. According to a report from Bloomberg citing Kremlin sources, President Putin is prepared to conclude the military operation only on terms favorable to Moscow, with demands intensifying as it perceives a strategic advantage over Ukraine. Reuters has reported that no agreement regarding the front line is anticipated until Putin completes operations in Donetsk.

Former MI6 Chief John Sawers has indicated that a sustainable peace between Russia and Ukraine is unlikely in the near future. He posits that effective ceasefire negotiations may occur by 2027, contingent upon an escalation of hardships endured by both parties. Sawers elaborated on these perspectives in a Financial Times article.

Russian stocks declined, with the IMOEX index falling by 1% during Sunday morning trading.

TASS reports that Ryabkov did not exclude the possibility of a trilateral meeting between the leaders of Russia, the United States, and China. Previously, Ushakov informed Zarubin that Putin, Trump, and Xi Jinping might convene a trilateral summit during the upcoming APEC summit, scheduled for November 18-19, 2026, in Shenzhen.

TASS reported the possibility of a trilateral meeting among the leaders of Russia, the United States, and China. Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov did not rule out the prospect. Previously, Vladimir Ushakov suggested to Anatoly Zarubin that Presidents Vladimir Putin, Donald Trump, and Xi Jinping might hold a summit on the sidelines of the APEC meeting scheduled for November 18-19 in Shenzhen.

Germany is deploying mobile police units to counter drone threats, enhancing security at airports, train stations, government districts, and other critical locations, according to reports from Bild.

Jaguar Land Rover intends to reduce its workforce by 4,000 positions as a result of U.S. tariffs, according to The Times.

In the cryptocurrency market, conditions remain stable as Bitcoin (BTC) consolidates within the $77,000 to $82,000 range. Concurrently, several altcoins are witnessing significant rallies.

ZEC is currently testing the $1,200 level.

The participation of Jean Lange, serving as the U.S. Treasury's sanctions expert, in the American delegation to Moscow suggests that U.S. sanctions against Russia were addressed during the visit, according to AXIOS.

OPEC+ is scheduled to discuss the current oil market situation today. Previously, Novak stated that OPEC+ does not intend to implement new production cuts, citing recovering global demand and a market deficit. During Sunday’s meeting, ministers are expected to review the market conditions and compliance with existing agreements. According to RTRS, OPEC+ will not make any decisions regarding oil production policy, concentrating instead on market discussions.

Iran's Ghalibaf has issued a stern warning, emphasizing that the United States must recognize that the rules of engagement have changed before it is too late. He stated that any future attacks on Iran’s security or interests will elicit a faster, more decisive, and harsher response.

Key events this week commence with a trading pause in the U.S., Canada, and Brazil on September 7 in observance of Labor Day and Independence Day. Germany is scheduled to release its industrial production data for July. On September 8, Japan will report its Q2 GDP figures, accompanied by significant addresses from officials of the Bank of England and the European Central Bank. September 9 will feature the release of China’s August Consumer Price Index and oil market forecasts from the U.S. Department of Energy. The BRICS Summit will begin on September 12 in India and continue through September 13, coinciding with the EU Arctic Summit in Finland.

The first round of talks between Whitkoff, Kushner, and President Zelensky has concluded. The second round has commenced, featuring representatives from the United Kingdom and Europe. According to Ukrainian media, President Zelensky presented Whitkoff and Kushner with T-shirts bearing the inscription "Kyiv Regime."

Reports from Ukrainian media indicate that Witkoff and Kushner have communicated to President Zelensky their intention to achieve a breakthrough in negotiations prior to winter, according to Axios. The discussions included a mutual recognition that the conflict is unlikely to be resolved before the arrival of winter.

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky received a message from Witkoff and Kushner expressing a desire to achieve a breakthrough in negotiations before the onset of winter, according to Axios. Ukrainian media reported a mutual acknowledgment during the discussions that the conflict is unlikely to conclude before the winter season. Additionally, reports suggest that former President Donald Trump is pursuing a long-term resolution.

Witkoff and Kushner intend to collaborate with representatives from Russia and Ukraine to develop an updated version of the conflict resolution proposal, according to Axios.