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September 6th - According to foreign media reports, a White House official stated on Saturday that US and Russian officials discussed a "substantial" plan for the next steps in negotiations aimed at ending Russia's military operations in Ukraine, and that the plan will be released in the coming weeks. The White House official stated, "Witkov and Kushner met with Russian President Putin to advance President Trump's peace agenda in the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Officials from the National Security Council, the State Department, and the Treasury Department also participated in the discussions, exploring proposals to bring peace to this conflict. The two sides discussed a substantial plan for the next steps, the details of which will be released in the coming weeks. We look forward to equally productive talks in Ukraine tomorrow."

A White House official said that U.S. and Russian officials discussed the next substantive steps in negotiations on the Russia-Ukraine conflict, and the plan will be released in the coming weeks.

On September 6th, the Hunan Provincial Department of Housing and Urban-Rural Development, the Provincial Department of Natural Resources, and the Provincial Department of Finance jointly issued the "Notice on Supporting the Independent Renewal of Old Housing," supporting the independent renewal of eligible old housing on state-owned land in urban (including county) built-up areas of Hunan Province. The notice is effective from the date of issuance and will be valid for five years. Regarding funding, the principle of "mainly funded by property owners, supplemented by government subsidies, and supplemented by social capital" will be adhered to. Eligible projects can apply for relevant policy-based funds according to procedures. The notice supports social capital participation in the independent renewal of old housing and encourages policy banks and commercial financial institutions to provide medium- and long-term, low-interest special loans in accordance with laws and regulations. For property owners with financial difficulties and no other housing, basic housing needs can be met through the allocation of affordable housing during the construction period.

According to Axios: Gene Langer, the acting head of sanctions at the U.S. Treasury Department, accompanied Witkov and Kushner on their trip. Langer attended a preparatory meeting with Putin's special envoy, Kirill Dmitriev, but did not attend the meeting with Putin. Langer's participation indicates that U.S. sanctions against Russia were among the topics discussed.

Conflict Status: 1. Russian forces launched a coordinated attack on multiple Ukrainian locations. 2. Zelensky: Russia attacked airports in Kyiv and Borspil before the visit of the US special envoy. 3. A Russian-appointed governor stated that in the past 24 hours, attacks by Ukraine on the Russian-controlled Luhansk region resulted in five deaths and five injuries. 4. Russia claims to have hit a cargo ship carrying military supplies provided to Ukraine by Western countries. 5. Putin ordered no attacks on Kyiv for the next three days. 6. Zelensky: Russia is prepared to abide by the agreement to cease airstrikes on cities involved in negotiations. From now until the end of Saturday, and on Sunday and Monday, Ukraine is prepared to cease airstrikes on Moscow, and we hope Russia will take the same measures on Kyiv. Peace Negotiations: 1. Russian Presidential Aide: Putin met with the US Presidential Envoy for over three hours; Russia reiterated its willingness to continue working with the US to seek a solution through political and diplomatic means. Other Developments: 1. Germany demanded that approximately 70 people from the Russian Consulate General in Bonn leave the country. 2. The Russian Deputy Foreign Minister called on the United States to consider battlefield realities in Russia-Ukraine mediation. 3. The International Atomic Energy Agency: A ceasefire has taken effect to allow for power line repairs and the restoration of external power to the Zaporizhia nuclear power plant.

September 6th - As of September 6th, the latest rental price for B200 is $6.42/hour, up 0.31% daily, 5.94% weekly, and 11.65% monthly; the latest rental price for H200 is $4.55/hour, down 1.73% daily, up 2.48% weekly, and down 7.52% monthly; the latest rental price for H100 is $3.06/hour, up 5.88% daily, 6.62% weekly, and 12.50% monthly; the latest rental price for A100 is $1.09/hour, up 2.83% daily, 5.83% weekly, and 4.81% monthly; and the latest rental price for RTX5090 is $0.63/hour, unchanged from the previous day, up 18.87% weekly, and up 28.57% monthly.

Market news: Libyan authorities have arrested a group suspected of attacking the country's critical infrastructure. The group targeted oil storage tanks in Tripoli and Zawiya, as well as a power plant.

September 6th - Following the breakdown of US-Canada trade negotiations in late August, the US announced a 50% tariff increase on hundreds of Canadian goods, while Canada announced "equal" retaliatory measures against US goods. According to Canadian sources on the 5th, the latest poll results show that approximately 85% of Canadian respondents support the government's rejection of the terms of the US-proposed agreement, with only about 12.2% opposing it; approximately 80% of respondents support retaliatory measures against the US, the highest level on record. The poll data also shows that 74% of Canadian respondents do not consider the US a trustworthy ally.

September 6th - On September 4th local time, the French meteorological department stated that France is experiencing unusually high temperatures for September, with temperatures in many areas approaching 40 degrees Celsius again. The French meteorological service predicts that temperatures along the French Mediterranean coast will reach 36 to 39 degrees Celsius, while temperatures in southeastern France will remain between 35 and 37 degrees Celsius.

On September 6, Russian Presidential Aide Ushakov said early on the 6th that Russian President Putin met with US Presidential Envoy Witkov and US President Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner at the Kremlin on the evening of the 5th. The Russian side emphasized the need to eliminate all the root causes of the Russia-Ukraine conflict. According to Ushakov at a press conference, the meeting lasted 3 hours and 10 minutes, during which the two sides exchanged views on a range of important issues. He described the meeting as "substantial, constructive, extremely frank, and based on mutual trust." Ushakov said that the Russian side provided a comprehensive overview of the progress of the special military operation, demonstrating the significant achievements of the Russian army and expressing confidence in achieving its established objectives. Putin reiterated his willingness to seek a solution to the Russia-Ukraine conflict through political and diplomatic means with the US. Witkov and Kushner promised to convey Putin's opinions and assessments regarding a peaceful resolution to the conflict during their subsequent contacts with the Ukrainian side in Kyiv. Ushakov said that the US side was well-prepared for the visit, not only reiterating its concern for ending the military operation as soon as possible but also proposing a series of possible solutions to the conflict. Ushakov said that in addition to the Russia-Ukraine conflict, the two sides also discussed in detail economic issues and major mutually beneficial cooperation projects that Russia and the United States may undertake.

On September 6th, Israeli sources reported on the 5th that the Israeli military is preparing to partially withdraw from southern Lebanon and plans to establish a smaller "safe zone" along the Lebanese-Israeli border. The report stated that the Israeli military recently completed the destruction of Hezbollah tunnels beneath the Ali Tahir heights in the Nabatayah region of southern Lebanon, subsequently formulating the aforementioned relocation plan. Israeli security officials said that under the new plan, the Israeli military will withdraw to a position closer to the Lebanese-Israeli border, reducing the depth of its controlled area in southern Lebanon from the current approximately 10 kilometers to 3-4 kilometers. The new deployment line, referred to as the "grey line," will replace the current "yellow line." The report said that this plan still requires approval from the Israeli government. According to the plan, the Israeli military will build new military outposts within the reduced "safe zone" and use these as bases to conduct military operations to protect residential areas in northern Lebanon.

On September 6th, it was reported that Ashok Elluswamy, Tesla's AI head, stated this week that Tesla's Robotaxi self-driving taxis are not far from achieving "24/7 operation." In response to a user hoping to use Cybercab late at night, he replied that this capability will be available "around next month" after the integration of "the next technology planned for v15." Currently, Tesla's Robotaxi service operates 7 days a week in the US, from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM daily, covering multiple cities including Austin, Dallas, Houston, Miami, Orlando, and Tampa.

On September 6, Russian Presidential Aide Ushakov said early on the 6th that President Putin's meeting with US President Trump's special envoy Witkov and son-in-law Jared Kushner at the Kremlin on the evening of the 5th lasted more than three hours and was substantive and "constructive." Ushakov said that the Russian side made a clear and comprehensive assessment of the current situation, including the situation developing during the special military operation. In particular, the Russian side pointed out the actual progress made by the Russian army in the theater of operations and expressed confidence in achieving its established objectives, while also emphasizing the necessity of eliminating all the root causes of the conflict. Ushakov stated that Russia reiterated its willingness to continue working with the US to seek a solution through political and diplomatic means. Both sides confirmed that the two presidents will continue to maintain direct contact.

September 6 - According to the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA), the public relations department of the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps issued a statement on September 5 denying that the Isfahan nuclear technology center and nuclear facilities had been attacked, calling the related reports purely fabricated. The statement said that spreading such content during the current sensitive situation is an attempt by hostile forces to create tension, disrupt public opinion, and incite public panic.

September 6 - According to Iran's Fars News Agency, a deputy political official of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Navy stated that in the 10 days leading up to August 30, Iranian naval forces were "punishing" two to five "violations" of regulations every night in the Strait of Hormuz. The official added that the US attacks "did not cause the slightest disruption to Iran's control in the region."

On September 6th, Israeli public radio reported on the 5th that the Israeli military is preparing to partially withdraw from southern Lebanon and plans to establish a smaller "safe zone" along the Lebanese-Israeli border. The report stated that the Israeli military recently completed the destruction of Hezbollah tunnels beneath the Ali Tahir heights in the Nabatayah region of southern Lebanon, subsequently formulating the aforementioned relocation plan. Israeli security officials said that under the new plan, the Israeli military will withdraw to a position closer to the Lebanese-Israeli border, reducing the depth of its controlled area in southern Lebanon from the current approximately 10 kilometers to 3-4 kilometers. The new deployment line, referred to as the "grey line," will replace the current "yellow line."

According to TASS: US Presidential Envoy Witkov and Trump's son-in-law Kushner have left Moscow.