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The United States is ready to recognise Russian control over Crimea as part of a peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine, CNN reported, citing an official familiar with the proposed framework.

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday acknowledged Washington’s proposal for a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine but said that while he supports the idea in principle, “there are nuances” and “serious questions” about its implementation.

The Russian government's aviation agency, Rosaviatsia, has indicated that a person sharing Yevgeny Prigozhin's name was among the passengers on the crashed plane. As of now, there is no clarity regarding Prigozhin's condition or location.

Wagner CEO Yevgeny Prigozhin launched an attack on the Defence Ministry, triggering calls for his arrest. The FSB has launched a criminal inquiry into Prigozhin, and armoured vehicles have been observed in Moscow. Girish Linganna reports

The missile system, which weighs 200 tonnes, has the highest tactical and technical characteristics and is capable of overcoming all modern means of anti-missile defence.