Belgium says using frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine will endanger a peace deal ⊕⊕
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Premier Bart De Wever sets out conditions that would resolve his objections to a proposed €140bn EU loan to Kyiv
Belgium’s De Wever dials up opposition to Russian frozen assets deal ⊕
The prime minister's strongly worded intervention dashes EU hopes that a breakthrough on sending assets held in Belgium to Ukraine could be imminent.
Putin demands Kyiv withdraw from Eastern Ukraine – and ‘promises’ not to attack Europe ○
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The Russian president reiterated his maximalist demands over occupied areas of Ukraine, and insisted Moscow has no plans of slowing down its full-scale invasion or even negotiating with Kyiv.
US and Russian crew safely dock with ISS for 8-month mission ⊕
A US-Russian crew docked with the ISS after launch from Kazakhstan, beginning an eight month mission focused on research, experiments and planned spacewalks.
Putin insists Ukraine has to surrender territory for any deal to be possible ⊕
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Russian president says latest draft peace plan ‘can be basis for future agreements’ if Kyiv gives up unspecified areas
Vladimir Putin has said that the outline of a draft peace plan discussed by the U…
Putin plays down Ukraine peace plan as US envoys head to Moscow ⊕
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Russian president insists there is no draft treaty but says 28-point outline could form basis for further talks
Putin doubles down on demands for Ukrainian territory ahead of talks with US in Moscow ○
The Russian president confirmed a US delegation is expected for talks in Moscow next week.
North Korea Makes Russian Language a Required School Subject, Minister Says ⊕
Russia’s Embassy in Pyongyang had said last week it was actively promoting Russian language education for North Korean university students.
Putin warns EU ‘theft’ of frozen assets will trigger retaliatory measures ○
Russian leader says the use of the assets will be a "theft" and a stress test for Europe's economy.
Putin says US-backed peace plan as framework is OK ‘in general’ ⊕⊕
Russian leader says Ukraine must cede key territory and the world must recognise Russia’s gains.