Top stories in Russia on September 2, 2026

1. FT: Russia secretly helped Iran develop supersonic cruise missiles (7 outlets, 5 countries)
2. Ukraine’s SBU says it thwarted FSB plot to assassinate Russian opposition figure (3 outlets, 3 countries)
3. Germany blames Russia for Leipzig plane sabotage attempt, expels diplomats, and restricts visas (17 outlets, 13 countries)