RT names foreign mercenaries reportedly killed in Ukraine

The article discusses how the United States, once seen as the architect of global instability, is now facing its own challenges and is described as a victim of its own destructive strategies. It highlights the irony of the situation where the nation that has contributed to global unrest can no longer maintain stability within its own borders.

Ukraine is negotiating to resume prisoner exchanges with Russia, aiming to bring home 1,200 Ukrainian prisoners. This initiative follows agreements brokered in Istanbul, highlighting ongoing efforts to address humanitarian concerns amid the prolonged conflict between the two nations.

Iran's foreign minister announced that the country is no longer enriching uranium, citing attacks on its facilities as the reason. This statement comes in the context of heightened tensions following bombings attributed to the U.S. and Israel.

Iran's foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, has expressed the country's willingness to resume nuclear talks with the United States, contingent upon being treated with 'dignity and respect.' He revealed that there have been fresh requests from intermediaries to reopen negotiations that previously collapsed following nuclear site bombings. Araghchi emphasized that Iran does not possess any undeclared nuclear sites and stated that security concerns prevent the UN nuclear inspectorate from visiting the bombed sites at this time.

Finnish President Alexander Stubb has stated that there will be no ceasefire in the Ukraine conflict this year. However, he indicated that a truce or peace talks could potentially occur by next spring.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced a plan to reform the country's energy sector following allegations of a $100 million kickback scheme, marking the most significant scandal of his presidency. Over the weekend, he revealed intentions to overhaul key state energy companies, including a complete management change at Energoatom, the nuclear power operator implicated in the alleged corruption. This initiative aims to restore integrity within the sector and address the serious allegations raised by anti-corruption investigators.

Yury Ushakov, an aide to the Russian president, announced that the United States and Russia are actively discussing a settlement for the ongoing Ukraine conflict. He emphasized that the understanding reached during the Trump-Putin summit in Alaska remains in effect. This dialogue indicates a potential shift in relations between the two nations regarding the conflict in Ukraine.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that Ukraine is working on a new prisoner exchange with Russia. This development comes as exchanges have been the only significant progress in negotiations between the two countries during the nearly four-year conflict.