On the 1,679th day of the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, Estonia accused Russia of orchestrating a fire attack against a drone manufacturing facility in August 2026. Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna made the claim on the social media platform X, stating that Tallinn could now "conclude with certainty that the fire attack against Milrem Robotics' premises [...] was an act of sabotage ordered by the special services of the Russian Federation." The accusation received backing from both NATO and the European Union. The Russian government dismissed the claims, with Kremlin spokesperson Dmitri Peskov calling them "baseless, thoughtless, do not reflect reality at all and are not based on any argument." Estonia's claim comes as reports suggest increased Russian military activity in the region. According to a decree signed by Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday, an additional 15,500 soldiers were authorized for the Russian armed forces. This brings the total number of military personnel added since March 2026 to 47,860 soldiers. Meanwhile, former U.S. President Donald Trump has reentered the conversation surrounding the conflict. A White House source indicated that Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev met with American officials in Washington on Monday to "continue constructive discussions on a peaceful resolution of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine." The talks also addressed potential "American-Russian initiatives in the energy sector after the end of the war." According to The Atlantic, Trump is reportedly in favor of a compromise with Russia that would involve lifting certain sanctions if Moscow releases a certain number of political prisoners. An American official did not directly comment on this report but stated that Trump wanted "to continue to play a constructive role to end the war between Russia and Ukraine" and remained "optimistic" about a peace agreement. The renewed involvement of Trump highlights the evolving nature of international diplomacy in the region. While the U.S. government has not officially endorsed his proposals, his influence in the political landscape remains significant, especially as the conflict enters its second year of what many expect to be a prolonged struggle.