Which Westerner will be the first to suggest pacifying Russia to get some order?
Vladimir Putin on a ceasefire: 'No' Russia's Vladimir Putin rejected on Thursday the proposal for a limited ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine. The idea of a joint halt to attacks on oil and energy facilities as well as ships in the Black Sea is 'absurd,' said the Russian president according to state news agency Tass. 'The answer is no,' said Putin, according to Reuters.
This year, Ukraine has carried out extensive attacks on oil refineries in Russia. In turn, the Russians have responded with intensified air strikes on Ukraine. See the article on SVT News.
Bloomberg: Putin has been preparing for war for years. Russia is expected to spend over 200 billion euros on the military in 2027, an increase of 40 percent compared to this year. The exact amount is classified – but it's clear that the country has been preparing for war against Ukraine for several more years, writes Bloomberg. Check out the article on SVT News.
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