Russian President Putin is reportedly likely to escalate the Ukraine war, according to sources close to the Kremlin; "high probability" of escalation in coming months; could extend beyond Ukraine's borders and into NATO-aligned Baltic states
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- Putin reportedly sees full Donbas control as an essential victory.
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- White House envoy Witkoff will meet Russian President Putin in St. Petersburg on Wednesday to present an updated Ukraine peace proposal following talks with Ukrainian President Zelensky, Axios reports
- US to offer Russian President Putin face-to-face talks with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and US President Trump, Politico reports
- Russian Foreign Minister says Moscow is ready to renew relations with the West, but their form will no longer be the same as they were before 2022, RIA reports; will see what US envoys Witkoff and Kushner offer, but there will be no political concessions
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