Russia's war against Ukraine
Zelensky warns US not to play Putin's game: Operation Vivaldi frees up to 140 sq km, but Kyiv fears backroom oil deal
Zelensky told Reuters that playing with Russian compromises is a waste of time, revealed Operation Vivaldi has freed 125–140 sq km, and put Russian losses at 42,000 per month. Meanwhile, NYT reports US-Russia talks now include a multi-billion dollar Lukoil oil deal involving Kushner and Witkoff.