Russia Ukraine News Live: Trump tells reporter to get a new job over question about Putin and Ukraine war

In the Oval Office on Wednesday, US President Donald Trump was questioned about the Russia-Ukraine war, The Hill said in a report. When Polish Radio correspondent Marek Wałkuski asked why the president has not taken action against Russian President Vladimir Putin for his refusal to halt the war, Trump told the reporter to get a new job.

The United States has not imposed secondary sanctions on China over its support for Russia's war on Ukraine because broader trade negotiations between the two countries are continuing, the US envoy to NATO said on Tuesday, as per a report in Bloomberg. The statement indicates that the US is currently prioritizing its complex economic dialogue with China over implementing further punitive measures related to the conflict in Ukraine.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has declared that Russia will achieve all its military objectives through force if Ukraine does not agree to a deal, BBC said in a report. The statement, which included a rejection of calls for a ceasefire, comes amid sustained Russian military advances, particularly in eastern Ukraine. Russia's war aims, which have included Ukraine's 'demilitarization' and the recognition of annexed territories, remain fundamentally incompatible with Kyiv's demand for the full restoration of its sovereignty and 1991 borders, stalling any potential negotiations.

A mine explosion has resulted in the deaths of two people in Russia's Kursk region, an area bordering Ukraine, according to a report in The Moscow Times. The incident occurred in a region where Russian authorities began a large-scale mine-clearing operation in March following incursions by Ukrainian forces. Officials have previously stated that the demining process in these territories, which Russia refers to as recaptured, could take more than a year to complete.

The share of unprofitable businesses in Russia has surpassed 30%, marking the highest level of corporate losses since the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns in 2020, according to a report in The Moscow Times. The data, originally reported by the Russian outlet Izvestia, highlights the significant economic strain on the country's corporate sector due to what are described as "wartime pressures." These pressures encompass the economic consequences of the ongoing war in Ukraine, including international sanctions and shifts in the domestic economy.

Ukrainian soldiers are holding their heavily fortified positions in the Donbas region, viewing a withdrawal from the strategic area of Donetsk as unthinkable, according to a report in The Moscow Times. This defiance is a direct rejection of one of the Kremlin's key conditions for peace, which demands Ukraine cede the territory Russia claims to have annexed. The Ukrainian-controlled areas of Donetsk are described as a 'strategic backbone' for the country's defense, and Kyiv remains firm in its commitment to restoring its full 1991 territorial integrity. This fundamental conflict over territory continues to stall any meaningful peace negotiations between the two nations.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has crossed into China by train, with state media reporting he is set to attend a military parade alongside Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin, Al Jazeera says in a report. This development occurs as Russia actively seeks military supplies, such as artillery ammunition, from its partners to sustain its war effort in Ukraine. The potential trilateral summit highlights a deepening strategic alignment between the three nations and has heightened concerns among Western allies about a possible arms transfer from North Korea to Russia, which could significantly impact the conflict in Ukraine.

Europe is in the process of drawing up plans for a potential troop deployment to Ukraine, with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stating the forces would have the backing of US capabilities, according to a report in The Guardian. This development comes as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has vowed retaliation for recent Russian drone attacks on his country's energy infrastructure. Zelenskyy announced that "new deep strikes" are being planned against Russia in response to the assaults.

A Russian drone attack targeted Kyiv on September 2nd, forcing residents, including children, to seek safety in the city's deep underground metro stations as the new academic year began, as per a report in The Kyiv Independent. The attack, part of Russia's ongoing aerial campaign, reportedly involved Iranian-made Shahed drones.

Amid heightened regional tensions, Poland has initiated its largest military drills as a counter-measure to the upcoming Zapad-2025 exercises planned by Russia and Belarus, as per a report in The Kyiv Independent. The Polish maneuvers are seen as a significant act of deterrence. Concurrently, Ukraine's path to European Union accession faces a diplomatic obstacle, as a Polish minister stated that Kyiv's membership is contingent on resolving the historical issue of the World War II-era Volyn massacre.

Many Ukrainians are discarding Russian-language books as a form of cultural resistance against the ongoing invasion, according to a report in The Guardian. This movement reflects a broader recoil from Russian literary and cultural dominance, spurred by the full-scale war. The trend is exemplified by actions such as that of Ukrainian artist Stanislav Turina, who disposed of a volume of poems by renowned Russian author Alexander Pushkin, symbolizing a deliberate cultural break.

The Russia-Ukraine war continues with a stalemate on key frontlines, as both sides invest heavily in defensive fortifications, according to a report in CNN. Recent developments include the continued flow of significant military and financial aid to Ukraine from the US and European allies. The conflict has expanded beyond the frontlines, with Russia sustaining missile attacks on Ukrainian cities and energy infrastructure, while Ukraine conducts retaliatory drone strikes deep inside Russian territory. Meanwhile, Russia is reportedly working to circumvent international sanctions and has reoriented its economy to support a protracted war effort. As background, while the full-scale invasion began in February 2022, the conflict originated in 2014 with Russia's annexation of Crimea.