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The US has suddenly changed its position on territorial concessions to Ukraine - FT

The US no longer intends to insist that Ukraine agree to territorial concessions to Russia during negotiations. According to the publication, the US hopes to make progress during trilateral negotiations with Ukraine in Abu Dhabi next month. This will be the first such negotiations since February. One of the main topics will be security guarantees for Ukraine and Russia after the end of the war.

Zelensky wants to hold a meeting in Abu Dhabi before negotiations between the US, China, and Russia

Ukraine would like to hold a meeting with the American and Russian teams in Abu Dhabi before negotiations between the US, China, and Russia. "I don't want this to be like 'Yalta 2, 3, 4', when there is a redistribution of influence. I would even say not influence, but opinions - what can be redistributed. Today, we have a different world, a very fragmented world that differs greatly from the world of World War II, both before and after. It's a completely different technological world," the president emphasized.

Trump announced an upcoming meeting with Zelensky and Putin

US President Donald Trump stated that he expects to meet soon with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian dictator Vladimir Putin. "I think we have significant progress in relations with Russia - in the context of Russia and Ukraine. A meeting will take place soon, and I believe significant progress will be made," the US leader said.

The US is convinced that the diesel deal will show Russia the economic benefits of ending the war

The agreement between Russia and the US regarding diesel fuel is expected to demonstrate to Moscow the economic benefits of ending the war against Ukraine. "President Trump is trying to use different diplomacy to achieve a goal that has not yet been achieved. This war has been going on for almost 5 years. It's a bloody, terrible war. It's not going well for Russia. It's a catastrophe for Ukraine, and President Trump is trying to find a way to bring peace," said Wright.

Putin disrupted negotiations with Norway and Finland with a historical tirade - FT

Russian dictator Vladimir Putin's negotiations with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and Finnish President Alexander Stubb did not go as expected. As journalists learned, the head of the Kremlin devoted a significant part of the conversation with the leaders of Finland and Norway to his own interpretation of the medieval history of the Slavs. Despite this being Putin's first contact with any of Ukraine's European allies since July last year, when he spoke with French President Emmanuel Macron, the Russian leader did not rush to discuss current issues and challenges.

The US is secretly discussing with Putin the return of American oil companies to Russia - FT

The teams of US President Donald Trump and Russian dictator Vladimir Putin are focused on the issue of resuming the presence of American business in the Russian energy market. According to journalists, these issues are being discussed as part of the peace negotiations to resolve the Russian-Ukrainian war. Additionally, the parties are considering the possibility of resuming exports of Russian titanium to the US. This metal is used in aircraft construction, among other things.

Ukraine and Russia agreed on monthly aid to Kherson region after a mission to Oleshky - Fox News

Residents of settlements in the Kherson region will receive humanitarian aid at least once a month. The publication writes that, according to the terms signed by both parties, Russia and Ukraine are expected to organize regular deliveries of humanitarian aid and repatriation events in the settlements of the Kherson region. This will happen after a mission to Oleshky and with the assistance and coordination of US President Donald Trump.

Lavrov made an ambiguous statement about Ukraine, US, and Russia negotiations in Abu Dhabi

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the aggressor country unexpectedly announced that Abu Dhabi is not necessarily the place for negotiations on ending the war in Ukraine. Although they previously said something different. "It's too early to talk about negotiations in Abu Dhabi. Of course, there is a preliminary understanding that such contact will take place in the near future, and Abu Dhabi is also mentioned as the venue. But overall, we are still at the preparation stage," Ryabkov said.

Putin boasted about the Russian equivalent of Starlink and stated that he is in contact with Musk

Russia maintains close contact with the United States in the space sector, particularly with SpaceX founder Elon Musk. The dictator stated that "Rassvet" is the "Russian equivalent" of Starlink and added that this is the "first step" for the aggressor country in this area. "We are in close cooperation with our American partners, in particular with Mr. Musk, because it's very important not to interfere with each other in orbit and to maintain a certain discipline and order," he said.