Russian President Vladimir Putin, along with Russian Chief of General Staff Gen. Valery Gerasimov, visits military headquarters in the Kursk region of Russia. UK intelligence reports that Russian civilians are being denied healthcare due to the cost of funding the war in Ukraine, with at least 160 public hospitals closing in 2024, leading to shortages of medical staff and equipment, and a strain on the country’s healthcare system. Pressure mounts on Putin to enter peace talks to end the war, as Ukraine agrees to a proposed 30-day truce, while Putin remains hesitant to engage in discussions.
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