Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov says Putin briefed Steve Witkoff on what Moscow called the "objective situation" along the front, claiming Russian forces hold the initiative. He said Russia is ready to resume talks focused on a postwar security system for both Russia and Ukraine. #Russia

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Musk now has a simple choice: be the fall guy or the star witness in Trump’s impeachment. Rubio tells reporters Trump “has nothing to do with the decisions that are made by Starlink and Starshield and by Mr. Musk”

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Zelensky says Ukraine continues coordinating with Norwegian PM Jonas Gahr Støre on next steps toward a just peace after another meeting in Oslo. He said much now depends on whether the US hears anything new from Russia today about peace rather than continued war. #Ukraine

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Ukraine's sanctions commissioner Vladyslav Vlasiuk mocked the first Russian diesel shipment to the US, saying its 40,000-ton cargo equals under two hours of US demand. He noted the US itself exports far more diesel than the tanker will deliver. #Ukraine

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The talks in St. Petersburg, the ninth time that Witkoff has met Putin in person, began today with a goodwill gesture from the Kremlin: the release of ‌a retired U.S. school teacher held in Russia, convicted on mercenary charges he denies. www.reuters.com/world/europe...

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