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- Vladimir Putin, the President of Russia, said United States proposals for peace talks could serve as a starting point.
- He urged Ukrainian forces to withdraw or face military action from Russia.
- The Institute for the Study of War challenged claims of an unstoppable Russian advance, noting difficulties in capturing Donetsk cities as fighting continues.
- Ukraine secured an $8.1 billion agreement with the International Monetary Fund to address its financial challenges.
