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Russian President Vladimir Putin has proposed setting up a "transitional administration" in Ukraine, doubling down on his military’s goal of removing Ukrainian forces. His comments come as U.S. President Donald Trump pushes for a ceasefire, hinting at a possible shift in Washington’s approach to the war.   Since Trump returned to office, relations between the U.S. and Russia have improved, and his warnings about cutting support for Kyiv seem to have emboldened Putin more than three years into the conflict. Putin’s renewed push to oust Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reflects his long-standing ambition to install a pro-Moscow government in Kyiv. Zelensky quickly dismissed the proposal, calling it a strategic ploy to stall peace negotiations. Speaking at an Arctic forum on Friday, Putin suggested that Russia could work with the U.S., Europe, and its allies—under UN supervision—to discuss forming a temporary governing body in Ukraine. "The goal is to organize de...

Real Madrid narrowly secured a win against a determined Leganés side battling to stay in the top division. Despite an underwhelming performance filled with complacency and sluggish play, standout moments from Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappé—along with some questionable officiating—kept Madrid’s title hopes alive.   Refereeing Controversy Shapes the Outcome Referee González Fuertes played a pivotal role, awarding Madrid a controversial penalty after Arda Güler went down in the box. However, a similar incident involving Diego García was overlooked, and a potential foul in the build-up to Madrid’s third goal went unnoticed. These decisions worked in Madrid’s favor, allowing them to escape with a narrow 3-2 victory despite struggling in the final minutes. Ancelotti’s Tactical Gamble Backfires Early Carlo Ancelotti took a risk by rotating key players after international duty, deploying an unconventional lineup with Brahim Díaz and Arda Güler on the wings. The strategy backfire...