Russian President Vladimir Putin awarded the Medal of Pushkin to UAE Ambassador Mohammed Al Jaber in Moscow, recognizing his role in cultural diplomacy.
Trump blames Ukraine for the war, arguing Zelensky could have negotiated peace. He supports U.S.-Russia talks excluding Kyiv, as diplomatic tensions continue to rise.
UK PM Keir Starmer says Britain is ready to send peacekeeping troops to Ukraine as part of security guarantees, a move cautiously received by NATO, Ukraine, and the Kremlin.
