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Europe & World
>>> The UK declared readiness to deploy troops to Ukraine within a week of a formal ceasefire to guarantee the peace deal and protect critical infrastructure.

>>> Chancellor Merz expects Putin to agree to talks with Ukraine without preconditions after meeting Trump.

>>> EU statistics show Poland hosts about 950,000 Ukrainians under temporary protection, one in four such refugees in the EU.

>>> The Wall Street Journal reports the Kremlin seeks full control of Donetsk region to strengthen its position in negotiations and legitimize occupation.

>>> Bloomberg notes Putin and Trump have opposing expectations for the Alaska meeting, complicating compromise.

>>> Reuters and Politico report possible principle-level agreements could emerge from the Alaska talks, though details remain undisclosed.

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Geopolitics & Economy
>>> The Washington Post predicts Putin will try to sway Trump with economic and political proposals, including sanction relief.

>>> Sky News says Putin may attempt to entice Trump with political concessions in exchange for favorable terms for Russia.

>>> The Telegraph warns the Alaska summit could be the most dangerous moment of the war for President Zelensky due to potential territorial concessions.

>>> Sanctions have disrupted Russian industrial projects, including nuclear icebreaker construction, undercutting long-term strategic plans.

>>> The War Zone reports Ukrainian Patriot systems face greater difficulty intercepting Russian ballistic missiles due to altered trajectories and increased simultaneous launches.

>>>513182445 (cont'd)
Europe & World
>>> The UK declared readiness to deploy troops to Ukraine within a week of a formal ceasefire to guarantee the peace deal and protect critical infrastructure.

>>> Chancellor Merz expects Putin to agree to talks with Ukraine without preconditions after meeting Trump.

>>> EU statistics show Poland hosts about 950,000 Ukrainians under temporary protection, one in four such refugees in the EU.

>>> The Wall Street Journal reports the Kremlin seeks full control of Donetsk region to strengthen its position in negotiations and legitimize occupation.

>>> Bloomberg notes Putin and Trump have opposing expectations for the Alaska meeting, complicating compromise.

>>> Reuters and Politico report possible principle-level agreements could emerge from the Alaska talks, though details remain undisclosed.

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Geopolitics & Economy
>>> The Washington Post predicts Putin will try to sway Trump with economic and political proposals, including sanction relief.

>>> Sky News says Putin may attempt to entice Trump with political concessions in exchange for favorable terms for Russia.

>>> The Telegraph warns the Alaska summit could be the most dangerous moment of the war for President Zelensky due to potential territorial concessions.

>>> Sanctions have disrupted Russian industrial projects, including nuclear icebreaker construction, undercutting long-term strategic plans.

>>> The War Zone reports Ukrainian Patriot systems face greater difficulty intercepting Russian ballistic missiles due to altered trajectories and increased simultaneous launches.