Trump’s team also discussed limiting Ukraine’s armed forces and long-range weapons [that’s a no go, a poison pill to kill negotiations. Can we limit Russian forces?] Qatar and Turkey are mediating: both were present when envoy Steve Witkoff met Rustem Umerov in Miami. 5/
Full-scale invasion and national resilience, broadcasted live.
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Plan forces Ukraine withdrawal from Donbas for vague US security guarantee
The plan would force Ukraine to withdraw from parts of Donbas it still holds — about 12% — and turn them into a demilitarized zone. In exchange, the U.S. would offer a security guarantee whose scope remains undefined [yeah, values at 0] 3/
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Axios: Russia gains Luhansk, Donetsk, limits Ukraine military, recognizes Crimea
According to Axios: 1. Giving to Russia full control of Luhansk and Donetsk [ok, expected] and limiting Ukraine military [outragius, will derail the talks] 2. Recognition of Crimea and the Donbas as lawfully Russian territory [whatever] 2/
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Trump uses Zelenskyy’s corruption crisis to pressure Ukraine into pro-Russia peace
Trump is using Zelenskyy’s corruption crisis to pressure Ukraine into an unstable peace that favors Russia. Trump is wrong to assume that public anger over corruption reduces support to Zelenskyy for resisting Russia; these are separate issues. 0/
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Trump and Putin exploit Pokrovsk scandal
Trump and Putin picked the moment when Pokrovsk is about to fall and a corruption scandal is shaking Ukraine to make their move. I don’t believe in coincidences. It’s immoral behavior by Trump, who openly sides with the aggressor here. Fortunately, Ukraine doesn’t need to accept it.
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Kyiv Independent reporter warns of escalating challenges amid world’s drifting focus
"Our work is becoming harder, and more important, than ever. As the world’s attention drifts elsewhere, peace talks keep failing, and Russia shows no sign of stopping on the battlefield," writes Francis Farrell, a reporter at the Kyiv Independent.
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Alibaba thieves steal 50 million UAH, pay bail for Zelenskyy’s friend Chernyshov.
Meanwhile ALIBABA thieves simply took 50 million UAH from the Mindich dirty corruption scheme cash launderer and paid bail for @ZelenskyyUa
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Ukraine appreciates ODIHR stance against Russian genocidal attacks
We appreciate @osce_odihr principled stance in strongly condemning Russia’s latest genocidal attacks. Ukraine counts on ODIHR’s continued, professional documentation of these blatant violations of IHL, war crimes and crimes against humanity. Together we must and will ensure
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UN resolution drives verification of Russian child abduction cases
Each case requires painstaking verification and international coordination. The initiative is explicitly linked to a UN resolution condemning Russia's abduction of children, ensuring violations don't go unchallenged under international law. 10X
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Secret tracing technique strengthens Ukraine’s leverage against Russia
The tracing technique is kept secret to avoid Russian detection. By establishing this internationally-backed mechanism, Ukraine strengthens its leverage to pressure Russia and build concrete cases for repatriation or accountability. 9/