"Ukraine War: Funding Row and Stalled Negotiations Threaten National Security"

Russia's foreign intelligence chief, Sergei Naryshkin, warns the United States that Western support for Ukraine could turn the conflict into a "second Vietnam" for the U.S., as Russia remains in control of a significant portion of Ukrainian territory. Meanwhile, Ukraine braces for further attacks on its energy infrastructure by strengthening air defenses. In other news, Russian citizens express increasing concern about the duration and outcome of the war in Ukraine, and Russia's President Putin visits Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates to strengthen diplomatic ties. The U.K. announces new sanctions targeting individuals, groups, and businesses supporting Russia's military efforts, and Russia expresses readiness for negotiations with Ukraine.