Here are some key points from the article:
* Ukrainian President Zelenskyy has challenged Russian President Putin to their first direct talks since 2022.
* The meeting could be held on Thursday, marking a significant development in the ongoing conflict.
* Other news includes:
+ A Canadian diplomat’s new tattoo honoring partisan women from the Ukrainian resistance movement.
+ Vietnam and Russia agreeing to build nuclear power plants to expand their partnership.
+ A Ukrainian POW’s 3-year hell in Russian captivity, where he was tortured for 1,000 days.
+ The BAFTA awards ceremony, which included a documentary filmed by fallen Ukrainian defenders.
* Political and legal developments include:
+ ICAO acknowledging Russia’s responsibility for shooting down flight MH17.
+ Two Ukrainians being accused of involvement in an arson attack on a shopping centre in Warsaw ordered by Russia.
+ Poland exposing several violators of sanctions against Russia and Belarus, including three individuals arrested for importing banned Belarusian plywood.
