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• Chechen leader threatens Zelenskyy amid drone strike, echoes alleged assassination plot - Ukrainian drone strikes building 830 meters from Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov’s residence in Grozny, prompting threats that mirror 2022 Chechen infiltration attempt on Kyiv leaders.
• Russia unleashes major drone, missile attack on Ukraine as US diplomatic talks continue - Russia launches massive attack on Ukraine with 653 drones and 51 missiles, injuring eight people as peace talks continue in Florida with Ukrainian officials.
• Trump admin warned to take front seat as UN chief race shifts left, boosting anti-US contenders - Few U.N. Secretary-General candidates would be acceptable to the U.S., experts say, as the selection process begins for 2026 replacement.
• Melania Trump says 7 more Ukrainian children reunited with families as part of initiative with Russia - First lady Melania Trump announced that seven children have returned to their families in Ukraine as part of a Russia-Ukraine reunification initiative.
• Russia ups jail sentence of US citizen to 10 years for beating prison staff - Former Marine Robert Gilman receives additional two years in Russian prison after being found guilty of attacking guards, bringing total sentence to 10 years.
• Protests rock European nation as Eurozone deadline nears — Putin watching closely - Gen Z-led protests force Bulgaria's government to withdraw controversial 2026 budget amid widespread corruption allegations and growing economic concerns.
• Ukraine arrests British suspect who allegedly aided Russia’s FSB in assassination plan - U.K. citizen Ross David Cutmore detained in Ukraine for allegedly working with Russian FSB to plan assassinations and gather military intelligence.
• No Ukraine peace deal after lengthy five-hour Putin-Witkoff-Kushner meeting - Russian President Vladimir Putin's five-hour talks with Trump envoys yield no Ukraine war breakthrough as territorial disputes remain unresolved despite "constructive" discussions.
• Putin warns Russia 'ready' if Europe 'suddenly wants to wage war with us' amid Ukraine talks - Russian President Vladimir Putin has ratcheted up tensions with Europe, warning that if the bloc starts a war with Russia, Moscow is ready.
• High-stakes US push for Ukraine peace meets hard limits in Moscow - Putin holds key to Ukraine peace as Trump envoy Steve Witkoff arrives in Moscow for crucial talks following weekend negotiations on 19-point proposal.