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AI Brief Major Peace Breakthrough Possible in Baku Saturday, April 25, 2026 5:15 PM Summary  In a massive shift, Vladimir Putin has reportedly announced the end of Russia's special military operation and may be open to a peace deal with U.S. security guarantees. Meanwhile, President Zelenskyy is in Baku meeting with President Aliyev to discuss joint weapons production and regional stability. Key Stories Putin announces end of special military operation  — The Russian leader made a sudden statement ending the military campaign and is reportedly considering a peace agreement that includes security guarantees for Ukraine. Zelenskyy lands in Baku for historic visit  — President Zelenskyy arrived in Azerbaijan for his first-ever visit to the country, resulting in six new partnership agreements and talks about a potential face-to-face meeting with Putin. Azerbaijan and Ukraine talk joint weapons production  — President Aliyev reaffirmed his support for Ukraine's territoria...

AI Brief Russian Energy Shifts and Rising Internal Tensions -  GS   Gemini:  Russia's Energy Crisis and Internal Strife https://gemini.google.com/share/59a9192c0d8f Friday, April 24, 2026 1:36 PM Key Stories Russia reroutes oil intended for Germany  — Moscow has confirmed it will stop sending Kazakh oil to Germany through the Druzhba pipeline starting in May, opting to divert those supplies elsewhere. Ukraine targets major Russian oil port  — A massive fire broke out at the port of Tuapse after Ukrainian strikes, with smoke plumes stretching hundreds of kilometers across the region. Russian celebrities spark rare public debate  — Video appeals from Instagram stars to President Putin about the struggles of everyday citizens have ignited a heated argument between state media and the political opposition. FSB Academy gets a Soviet era name change  — Vladimir Putin officially renamed the Federal Security Service Academy after Felix Dzerzhinsky, the noto...