The Latest Breaking News from Russia

Volodymyr Zelensky said he would speak to Donald Trump in the coming days to work on the plan

Launderers for the group operate in at least 28 UK cities and towns, with couriers collecting cash for crypto conversion

The full plan was obtained by Axios and verified by Ukrainian and U.S. officials.

Zelenskyy did not reveal the content of the proposal, which reportedly repeats Moscow's long-standing demands and would push Kyiv to make concessions.

December WTI crude oil (CLZ25 ) on Thursday closed down -0.30 (-0.50%), and December RBOB gasoline (RBZ25 ) closed down -0.0137 (-0.71%). Crude oil and gasoline prices erased an early rally on Thursday and settled lower, with gasoline falling to a 2-week low. Crude prices came under pressure on Thursday...

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