Ukraine crisis - TASS

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Zelensky may need allegations of Russia plans to attack to divert attention — senior MP

Ukraine saw explosive increase in drug production since 2022 — Russian foreign ministry

IMF plans to provide Kiev with approximately $3.8 billion in 2026

Kiev, its sponsors should deal with Ukrainian corruption themselves — Kremlin

Ukraine’s army must be main guarantee of peace, not outside support — US State Department

"The most important deterrent capability necessary is a strong, well armed, technologically advanced Ukrainian military," Deputy assistant secretary in the Bureau of European and Eurasian affairs at the US State Department Christopher Smith said

Shadow economy accounts for almost half of Ukraine's GDP — IMF

According to IMF spokesperson Julie Kozak, the fund is supporting efforts by the authorities to broaden the tax base

Progress made in understanding key elements of Ukrainian settlement — US State Department

Christopher Smith noted that the negotiations are live

Cartel members training on drones in Ukraine a threat to Latin America — Russia’s MFA

This has mostly involved Mexican and Colombian citizens, with Spanish-speaking units, in particular Tactical Group Ethos active in the Donetsk and Kharkov regions, Dmitry Lyubinsky shared

Zelensky rejects any idea of territorial loss — Slovak deputy parliament speaker

According to Tibor Gaspar, it’s hard to talk about the resumption of talks and an ultimate solution to the conflict

Lasting peace in Ukraine possible only if all root causes eliminated — Security Council

Russian Security Council Secretary Sergey Shoigu said the Ukrainian crisis clearly exemplifies double standards

Ukraine deploys Colombian mercenaries to Sumy without support

The Russian Defense Ministry previously reported that the Ukrainian armed forces hire mercenaries from various countries

Kiev court sentences Yermak to 60 days in custody

The bail is set at about $3.1 million

US ready to promote settlement of Ukrainian crisis — Rubio

US Secretary of State also stressed that Donald Trump's team stands prepared to facilitate a diplomatic end of the war

Slovakia hopes Russia-Ukraine conflict will soon be settled — senior lawmaker

Deputy speaker of the Slovak parliament Tibor Gaspar also emphasized that as long as Slovakia is in a state of sanctions against Russia, cooperation will be limited