Event Brief
Sep 8, 2026 at 8:18 PM ET
Putin meets US envoys as allies expect war into 2027
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European officials said Russia plans to intensify strikes on Ukraine’s power and heating infrastructure through the winter, with the war likely continuing into 2027. US President Donald Trump’s envoys, Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, made no significant progress in weekend talks in Moscow and Kyiv, after Putin had a “constructive and quite candid” phone call with Trump’s envoys on Sept 8.
WHO: European and US officials familiar with the matter; Yuri Ushakov
WHAT: Officials said Russia intends to intensify winter strikes on Ukraine’s power and heating infrastructure, while Trump envoys made no significant progress in talks with Putin and Kyiv.
WHEN: Reported Sep 8, 2026 at 7:44 PM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: Russia’s plan is to intensify strikes on Ukraine’s power and heating infrastructure to test Kyiv’s resistance and the resolve of its allies.
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