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Russian victory over Ukraine ‘not inevitable’ as reality on battlefield emerges

Zelensky confirms Trump talks and claims Ukraine will not be an obstacle to peace
  • New data analysed by the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) suggests a Russian victory in Ukraine is "not inevitable".
  • The ISW report indicates that Russian forces are not rapidly seizing Donetsk Oblast, contrary to Russian claims, and a swift takeover is not imminent.
  • Donald Trump's son defended envoy Steve Witkoff after leaked conversations showed him appearing to coach Russian officials on how to handle the US president.
  • The Kremlin criticised the leak of Witkoff's call, calling it "unacceptable" and an attempt to hinder peace talks.
  • Donald Trump Jr. described Witkoff's methods as "classic negotiation techniques" and suggested critics want Ukraine peace deals to fail.
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