Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,309
Summary
Two people died in a Ukrainian drone attack on the Russian city of Novorossiysk, while Russia's defense reported a large number of Ukrainian casualties. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed the United Nations about the dangers of Russian weapons. Russia released a budget plan with changes to its tax system to increase revenue.Key Facts
- A Ukrainian drone attack killed two people in Novorossiysk, Russia.
- Russia claimed 1,495 Ukrainian troops were killed within 24 hours; this has not been independently confirmed.
- Ukrainian President Zelenskyy spoke at the United Nations about the threat of Russian weapons and technology.
- Zelenskyy noted concerns about artificial intelligence in the military.
- Ukraine and Syria restored diplomatic relations after a previous break in 2022.
- Russia plans to raise its value-added tax from 20% to 22%, expecting an additional $15.5 billion in revenue.
- Russia predicts economic growth of 0.5% in 2026, with a federal deficit of $61.1 billion from January to July.
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