- Putin says Russia will press ahead to fully capture four Ukrainian regions, rejecting Ukraine's proposed halt to long-range strikes.
- Increased Ukrainian drone attacks on Russia's oil infrastructure have caused fuel shortages, prompting plans to ramp up air defenses.
- Putin expects renewed U.S.-led diplomatic talks and even suggested Belarus could help mediate, while declining a face-to-face with Zelenskiy.
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