Russia has again attacked Ukraine with full force the day before new peace talks in Abu Dhabi. In Kyiv, Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte says that the attacks show that Russia is not serious when it talks about peace.
WorldPalestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has announced that this fall Palestinians will be able to vote in direct elections for the first time to determine who will be members of the PLO's highest decision-making body, the Palestinian National Council (PNC).
World politicsThere is still uncertainty about the week-long pause in attacks on the energy grid in Ukrainian cities, which US President Donald Trump has claimed would apply. During Friday night, Russia fired 111 drones and an Iskander missile at Ukraine, according to the Ukrainian Air Force.
ConflictsA virus creates an insomnia epidemic in Stockholm in "Vaka", and the Gaza drama "Hind Rajab" is in theaters. Here are this week's movies and series.
TV & filmVenezuela, Iran and Syria are countries that Russian President Vladimir Putin has built up partnerships with during his many years in power, and they are now in deep crisis. Russia expert Martin Kragh says the fact that his friends in the international arena are losing power is a loss of prestige for Putin.
WorldUkraine, Russia and the United States are meeting in the capital of the United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi. It is being described as the first trilateral meeting since Russia's invasion. According to the Ukrainian president, a draft peace agreement is "almost, almost" ready.
ConflictsRussian President Vladimir Putin is meeting with U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff and adviser Jared Kushner, the Kremlin says.
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