As the war rages on, here are the latest developments you need to know.
On Tuesday, September 10, 2024, Russia claimed to have destroyed over 70 Ukrainian drones, causing disruptions in Moscow. Romania found fragments of a Russian drone near the Ukraine border. Latvia discovered an Iranian-designed drone carrying explosives in its territory. Ukraine’s Ministry of Defence did not acknowledge the loss of the village of Memryk.
Politics and Diplomacy
- British and US officials discussed supporting Ukraine. A critic of Putin warned against giving him an easy way out of the conflict.
- China’s top diplomat will meet with Russian officials this week. Russian Foreign Minister discussed international developments with Saudi Arabia.
Weapons
- Iran denied reports of supplying Russia with ballistic missiles. Ukraine warned Iran of consequences if the reports were true.
- The Cluster Munition Coalition reported casualties from cluster munitions in Ukraine, urging a global ban on the weapons.
- Sweden pledged additional military support to Ukraine, while Germany pointed to North Korea’s weapon exports to Russia as a source of strength in the conflict.