- Putin said there is a chance to reach a peace deal and noted international support, while Ukraine expects a "new dynamic" in diplomatic efforts.
- Fighting has intensified — long‑range strikes, drone activity and attacks on merchant ships — raising safety concerns and complicating talks.
- The war is spilling into global affairs: wheat futures fell about 2% and countries like India say they're willing to help mediate.
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