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Geopolitics & Economy
> Intelligence reported Putin is not preparing for a ceasefire and is moving troops for new offensives.
> Financial Times noted Putin’s plan for talks with Trump involves cementing control over occupied Ukrainian territories.
> CNN reported that the Trump-Putin meeting agenda will include the war in Ukraine and sanctions.
> ISW assessed Putin will negotiate from a position of strength based on battlefield developments.
> The Times reported Europe currently lacks the full capacity to support Ukraine during possible peace talks.
> Forbes estimated Russia has spent $13.4 billion on missile, drone, and air strikes against Ukraine since January 2025.
> Iran is reportedly dissatisfied with low compensation from Russia for Shahed drone supplies.
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Society & Policy in Ukraine
> A 14-year-old daughter of a fallen Ukrainian soldier was evacuated from occupied territory under the Bring Kids Back UA initiative after Russians attempted to send her to an orphanage.
> Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko announced a large anti-corruption operation in Dnipropetrovsk region targeting several officials and companies.
> On Odesa’s coast, a mine explosion on a crowded beach killed three people.
> Rescuers completed operations in Zaporizhzhia after a Russian missile strike killed civilians and destroyed infrastructure.