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Czech Republic would be ready to respond if Russia attacks Baltic countries, Czech PM Babis says
Babis, whose government includes a pro-Russian party, has halted Czech contributions to military aid to Ukraine and also opted out of EU and NATO financing and military aid pledges for Kyiv.
Trump considers Russia sanctions relief deal in exchange for prisoner releases - report
Moscow invites Kim Jong Un for official visit as Pyongyang rejects calls to halt nuclear tests
What does Russia’s election reveal about Putin’s grip on power, political opposition? - analysis
US, Ukraine report progress in peace talks after Witkoff meets officials in Miami
“Yesterday’s meeting between American and Ukrainian representatives in Miami was productive, and progress was made."- stated a White House official.
Tajikistan in talks with Russia about helping guard Afghan border, security sources say
Deadly attacks near the Afghan border have pushed Tajikistan to consider Russian troop support, with talks underway on a joint patrol mission backed by the CSTO.
Russia threatens full ban on WhatsApp
In August, Russia began limiting some calls on WhatsApp, accusing the foreign-owned platforms of refusing to share information with law enforcement in fraud and terrorism cases.
Russia rejects major concessions on Ukraine as leaked call shows Witkoff advising Moscow
Russia rejects major concessions on Ukraine despite a leaked call showing US envoy Steve Witkoff advising Moscow on how to pitch a peace plan to Trump.
What are the regions Ukraine could lose under the US-backed plan? - explainer
Under the original US-backed plan, which has since been revised, Ukraine would lose Crimea and most of the Donbas region, including parts that have not officially been taken by Russia.
Putin says authorities must galvanize Russian identity in Ukraine
Putin signed a decree ordering the consolidation of the Russian language and identity in annexed parts of Ukraine. The strategy aims to reach 95% of "Russian civic identity" by 2036.
Rubio says the Ukraine peace proposal was authored by US
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington authored the 28-point Ukraine peace proposal, as senators disputed the claim and US, Ukrainian, and European officials opened talks in Geneva.
US draft peace plan would model Ukraine security on NATO's Article 5, Axios reports
The deal would be valid for 10 years and states that an attack by Russia across the armistice line would be considered an attack threatening transatlantic peace.
Russia says it held talks with China on missile defense
Russia and China held talks in Moscow on missile defense and agreed to strengthen cooperation.
UK accuses Russian spy ship of directing lasers at British pilots, threatens military response
British defense minister John Healey said directing lasers at RAF pilots was "deeply dangerous" and Britain was poised to react depending on the Yantar's next move.
