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According to Japan's Yomiuri Shimbun, Japan plans to strengthen tax oversight to combat speculative apartment transactions.

Indian Trade Minister: We may hear news about an India-US trade agreement soon.

Kremlin: If Kyiv claims that Moscow may use the humanitarian operation in Konstantinivka to rotate troops, it would mean that Kyiv acknowledges that the city is currently under the control of Russian forces.

Kremlin: Russian military personnel currently control Konstantinivka and are ready to begin demining operations, which are expected to take five days.

Kremlin: There have been no substantive discussions on contacts between Russia and Europe, but Moscow remains open to such contacts.

Kremlin: Russia believes the next round of trilateral talks will be held soon.

Swedish Prime Minister: (Regarding discussions with Russia) But Europe is not just the EU; it should at least include the UK.

The Kremlin declined to comment on the possibility that EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Karas might represent Europe in the next round of peace talks.

Kremlin: Russia is prepared to conduct humanitarian operations in Konstantinivka, Ukraine, if security guarantees can be obtained.

Kremlin: Negotiations with European participation will become possible when we see that the European side is willing to contribute to the peace process.

Swedish Prime Minister: It is extremely important for Europe to have a unified voice; I believe that multiple different voices may benefit Russia and harm Ukraine.

Swedish Prime Minister: Some discussions with Russia on the Ukraine issue should include France and Germany, and I appreciate the participation of Italy and Poland.

Microsoft (MSFT.O): We currently have no evidence that this incident is related to malicious activity.

Microsoft (MSFT.O): Users may be unable to connect to several Microsoft 365 services.

EU foreign affairs chief: Russia does not want any dominant party in the talks, but wants to forcefully push forward its biggest demands.

EU foreign affairs chief: We have established institutional arrangements, so we cannot send anyone without an institutional position.

EU foreign policy chief: I must follow the position of the member states. I represent 27 countries, not myself.

EU foreign policy chief: I know the Russians don't want me to participate in the peace talks, but they have no say.

EU foreign policy chief: Russia's raising of questions about the security architecture is a trap set to divert attention.

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