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Ukrainian counteroffensive near Lyman exceeds reported gains; Putin rules out peace talks
Die Welt·UA · RU·about 22 hours ago
Polish outlet Gazeta Wyborcza reports Putin is constructing a new defensive residence in Sochi, initially seeking only Russian workers but later opening recruitment to Belarus, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan. The claim is based on unnamed sources and lacks corroboration; if true, it signals heightened personal security concerns amid ongoing conflict.