Kremlin comments on European countries' discussion of American plan

On Tuesday, the Russian Ministry of Defense made a significant statement regarding the involvement of Chief of the General Staff Valery Gerasimov. Official sources highlight the importance of the event and promise to provide further details soon.

A fire broke out at two facilities in the city of Slavyansk-on-Kuban in Russia's Krasnodar region on Monday. Authorities reported that the fire started after debris from a drone fell. One person was injured in the incident.

The Kremlin has confirmed a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US envoy Steve Witkoff, scheduled for Thursday. The meeting is part of ongoing negotiations to resolve the conflict in Ukraine.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov confirmed that the country will not interrupt trade relations with Iran, despite pressure from the US and threats of sanctions. Russia will act in its own interests.