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flag The EU cut Russia’s Brussels diplomatic staff to 40 over security concerns, prompting Russian retaliation.

flag The EU has reduced Russia’s diplomatic staff in Brussels to 40, calling it necessary due to security concerns, prompting Russia to vow retaliation and label the move discriminatory. flag The EU also plans to bar many former Russian soldiers from entering the Schengen Area and is cracking down on vessels evading oil sanctions. flag Meanwhile, preliminary U.S.-Ukraine talks on ending the war and rebuilding Ukraine occurred in Geneva, though direct negotiations with Russia remain stalled. flag Russia denied reports of new nuclear talks with the U.S., reaffirmed ties with Iran, and expressed concern over the detention of Venezuela’s Maduro.

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