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US, Russia discuss energy deals as incentives for Ukraine peace talks, Reuters reports
The deals were reportedly offered as incentives to push the Kremlin toward a peace agreement and to provide Washington with justification for easing certain sanctions on Russia.
Ukrainian strikes disrupt around 17% of Russia’s oil refining capacity, Reuters reports
The attacks have disrupted Russia’s ability to process and export oil and created gasoline shortages in some Russian regions, as well as in occupied Crimea.
Ukraine targets Russian logistics in occupied Crimea, military says after reported railway strikes
The operation "disabled logistical facilities that support the operations and combat supply of Russian army units," the Special Operations Forces said in a statement.
Russia's top prosecutor, key figure in dissent crackdown, poised to become new Supreme Court head
During his tenure, Igor Krasnov oversaw the arrest of late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny when he returned from Germany.
Russian attacks kill 1, injure 15 in Ukraine over past day
Ukrainian forces downed 47 out of the 59 drones, including Shahed-type attack drones and decoys, launched by Russia overnight, the Air Force reported.
Trump says he discussed Russia’s nuclear disarmament with Putin
"Russia is willing to do it, and I think China is going to be willing to do it. We can’t let nuclear weapons proliferate," U.S. President Donald Trump said.
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Ukrainian anti-aircraft gunners shot down a Russian Orlan drone carrying two first-person-view (FPV) drones under its wings, the 118th Separate Mechanized Brigade reported.
