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Volodymyr Omelian argues Trump's strategy of trading sanctions relief for economic deals is fundamentally flawed, as Moscow increasingly sees that Western verbal threats no longer translate into meaningful consequences for Russia.

Head of Ukraine's parliamentary Foreign Affairs Committee condemns US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff for repeating Kremlin propaganda about Ukraine's legitimacy and misrepresenting Soviet history during Tucker Carlson interview.

Meanwhile, the push for Ukrainian elections contradicts polling showing 69% of Ukrainians support Zelenskyy remaining in office until war's end.

Russia agrees to halt energy infrastructure attacks and reinstate Black Sea maritime strike moratorium while simultaneously continuing ground operations in Ukraine, revealing the complex diplomatic game as Trump promises a full ceasefire "very soon."