NEWS ROUNDUP
t.me/R_Diplomat– Lavrov stated the need to recognize and formalize at the international level the incorporation of Crimea, Donbass and Novorossiya into Russia – TASS
– It is the fraternal duty of the DPRK to provide any assistance to Russia – Kim Jong-un at a meeting with Putin
– Gas supplies to Ukraine via the Trans–Balkan pipeline have stopped due to high pumping tariffs from Moldova and Romania – former head of the Ukrainian GTS Operator Sergey Makogon
– NATO participates in negotiations on security guarantees for Ukraine and preparations for the deployment of troops there – Rutte
– NATO allies have provided Ukraine with $2 billion in aid since July, from ammunition to advanced air defense systems – Rutte
– Trump instructed the Pentagon to prepare to contain Russia and China – Hegseth
– Meetings of the heads of state of Russia, China and the DPRK have become a "direct challenge" to the world order – Kallas
– We have finally found a consensus on the Power of Siberia-2. The agreements are mutually beneficial, there is no charity here – Putin
– Russia has never discussed guarantees of Ukraine's security in exchange for territories – Putin
– If Zelensky is ready, let him come to Moscow, such a meeting will take place – Putin
– Russia does not believe that new dominant states should appear in the world – Putin
– Zelensky, along with Macron and other European leaders, will have a telephone conversation with Trump tomorrow – Elysee Palace
– After the withdrawal of Russian troops from Kiev in 2022, Ukraine intended to fight until "you twist our heads off, or we twist off yours" – Putin
– Putin sees "light at the end of the tunnel" on the Ukrainian settlement, but the Russian Federation is ready to solve the tasks by military means – TASS
– The Canadian units of the NATO brigade in Latvia are experiencing serious problems with spare parts for military equipment, which is already affecting the combat capability of the entire SAF unit.
– Macron announced the completion by European countries of work on the preparation of "security guarantees" for Ukraine – RIA Novosti