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EU begins preparing 17th package of sanctions against Russia
EU reports, citing European diplomats, that the European Union has begun drafting its 17th package of sanctions against Russia. The process is still in its infancy.
Putin and Erdogan had a phone conversation
According to Russian media, Erdogan and Putin discussed issues related to bilateral relations and the settlement in Ukraine.
Talks on restoring ceasefire in Gaza begin in Doha
According to Palestinian sources close to Hamas, negotiations began yesterday in Doha between the Islamist movement and mediators from Egypt and Qatar.
Ukraine's attack on Engels cost Russia nearly $1 billion. Forbes
Forbes writes that the attack by Ukrainian drones on the Engels base of the Russian Air Force bombers destroyed 96 X-101 cruise missiles. Moscow prepared these munitions for attacks on Ukrainian territories.
Tokayev stressed the importance of restraint in his meeting with Kallas
Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met with the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas.