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Russian media on September 2 focused on Putin's response to Zelensky's threat to shoot down civilian aircraft over Russia, with state-aligned outlets (TASS, RIA Novosti, RT) amplifying his dismissal of negotiations and labeling the threat as 'state terrorism'. Independent media (Meduza, The Moscow Times) covered the fallout, including a Turkish airline suspending flights to Moscow and the questioning of charity head Lidia Moniava over 'fakes' about the army. In the afternoon, Trump's readiness to meet Putin for peace talks gained traction, while The Moscow Times reported heavy Russian troop losses. Earlier, US strikes on Iran and Germany's closure of Russian consulates were also noted.