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[vblog] US-Russia talks 'last warning for Europe,' Gabrielius Landsbergis says --Saudi Arabia wanted Ukraine represented at US-Russia talks -- Alternatives to Trump's Russia appeasement -- Why Putin will be ‘very happy’ with the US-Russia talks on Ukraine peace -- and more

Ukraine 'progresses meaningfully' in talks on foreign troop presence -- Ukraine strikes Ilsky Oil Refinery in Russia's Krasnodar Krai -- [vlog] Expert guide to US-Russia talks in Saudi Arabia -- Macron pushes for strong security guarantees for Ukraine after talks with Trump, Zelensky -- and more

A colonial agreement; former Ukrainian official slams US minerals deal, AP reports -- Putin will wage war against NATO -- Europe needs 'special envoy' to take part in Ukraine peace talks, says Finnish president -- Ukraine’s place in EU, NATO non-negotiable, Finnish president says -- and more

'Putin is weak. We must use that;' Zelensky's Munich speech in 5 key quotes -- Zelensky calls for creation of 'army of Europe' amid US support uncertainty. -- France to host emergency summit on Ukraine as Trump administration and Russian officials set to begin peace negotiations without Europe -- Making sense of Trump’s plan, if there is one, to end Russia’s war in Ukraine -- and more

Over 6,000 cases of Russian use of chemicals recorded over 2 years -- ‘Nuclear blackmail:’ Russia strikes Chornobyl as world leaders gather for Munich Security Conference -- Russia abandons modernization of power plants due to lack of money, equipment -- [vblog] NATO member turning pro-Russia? Inside Slovakia’s political turmoil -- JD Vance's Munich speech met with shock, bewilderment -- and more

Russia preparing delegation for US talks on war with Ukraine, consider Minsk 'experience', Kremlin says -- Trump has the economic tools to end Russia’s war; He should use them -- Russia's largest steel mill reportedly targeted by 'massive' Ukrainian drone strike -- US is Russia's 'main counterpart' in talks to end war, Kremlin says -- A push for Ukraine’s capitulation’ – Baltic, Eastern Europe react to Trump’s rush to negotiate peace with Putin -- and more

Surrender & betrayal: US, EU officials condemn Trump, Hegseth's comments on Ukraine peace negotiations -- Russia's military spending surpasses Europe's as Putin ramps up war budget -- Kremlin rejects territorial exchange in potential Ukraine peace talks -- 'People were killed inside Presidential Office'; Zelensky comments on Russia's assassination attempts in 2022 -- and more

Russia concerned with weakening sway over allies amid Western pressure, FT reports -- Ukraine strikes Russia's Saratov oil refinery -- North Korea has sent 200 long-range artillery guns to Russia -- Russia records worst-ever ranking in key corruption index -- and more

Negotiations are dictated on the battlefield; Polish envoy on Russia-Ukraine war -- Russia massing troops for new assaults in Chasiv Yar -- Drones target key Russian oil refinery in Krasnodar Krai -- Europe mulls large-scale seizures of Russia's 'shadow fleet' ships -- Ukraine approves high-speed Baton drones for battlefield deployment -- and more

Ukraine to launch 'Drone Line' project to enhance battlefield operations -- Kursk incursion stopped Russian invasion of Zaporizhzhia -- German military investigates unidentified drones flying over German military bases where Ukrainians train -- EU should consider 'full trade embargo' on Russia, Estonian president says -- and more

Security guarantees for Ukraine 'main issue' in talks with Trump -- North Korea to start drone production in collaboration with Russia -- UK announces $31 million social recovery aid package for Ukraine -- ICC prosecutor who oversaw arrest order for Putin over Ukrainian children deportation included in Trump's nonpublic sanction list -- and more

Bucha massacre suspect becomes top official in Russian region -- [vblog] Ukraine's most feared drone; A night with Ukraine's Vampire drone term near Kurakhove -- US sanctions strain Russia’s oil exports as shipping costs surge -- Putin acknowledges inflation as key challenge for Russia -- and more