There is mounting evidence that Russian finances are under increasing strain ... and that it is getting harder to recruit Russians into roles with an average life expectancy of a few days.

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The WSJ reports that European & Ukrainian counter-proposal, presented to U.S. today, “demands that a cease-fire take place before any other steps are taken. It also says that territory can be exchanged only in a reciprocal manner—meaning that if Ukraine pulls out of some regions, Russia must withdraw from others.”

The proposal “also stipulates that any territorial concession by Kyiv must be safeguarded by ironclad security guarantees—including potential NATO membership for Ukraine...

In their meeting with Vance, European officials reiterated that the future of Ukraine can’t be discussed without Ukraine. No matter what happens in Washington, Europe will continue providing Ukraine with weapons and funds, one senior European official said.”

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