Putin Ready for Ukraine Talks but Cites Zelenskyy’s Decree as Hurdle 
Putin signals openness to Ukraine negotiations but points to Zelenskyy’s ban as a major obstacle. Can diplomacy prevail? 
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Putin Ready for Ukraine Talks but Cites Zelenskyy’s Decree as Hurdle
Russia Strikes Ukraine Energy Grid, Cites ATACMS Retaliation 
Russia targets Ukraine’s energy grid in retaliation for ATACMS strikes. Putin warns of attacks on Kyiv, while Zelenskyy seeks Western support to counter escalation.