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Geopolitics & Economy
>>> Reuters revealed Putin’s demands for ending the war: Ukraine must withdraw from Donetsk and Luhansk, recognize Crimea as Russian, accept NATO exclusion and neutrality, grant official status to the Russian language and protect the Orthodox Church. Russia would retain its current positions in Kherson and Zaporizhzhia while returning parts of Sumy and Kharkiv.

>>> Russian negotiator Kirill Dmitriev said Europeans and Brits should not interfere in peace talks, signaling Moscow wants to negotiate directly with Washington.

>>> The Washington Post reported that Trump is adopting Putin’s framing of the war, which risks undermining Ukraine’s position.

>>> Fox News reported Trump privately supported Putin’s demand for full Russian control of Donbas as part of compromise talks.

>>> The Telegraph wrote that Putin told Trump Ukrainian defenses in Donbas were collapsing, portraying Russia as close to breakthrough.

>>> The Wall Street Journal outlined two possible endgames: either a peace deal with territorial concessions or prolonged escalation dragging the war for years.

>>> The Times concluded that Putin currently holds leverage after Alaska, but Trump still has the ability to counter Moscow.

Society & Policy in Ukraine
>>> Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko confirmed that sanctions will apply to over 200 Russian companies and individuals, including defense sector businesses.

>>> Ukrainian military successes and liberation of settlements boosted national morale, reinforcing domestic unity.

>>> Zelensky highlighted that Kyiv expects Washington talks to yield concrete security guarantees, modern weapons, and air defense systems.

>>> The General Staff urged society to remain united and resilient against Russian disinformation as critical negotiations approach.