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The recent talks between senior U.S. and Russian officials in Saudi Arabia signal a push to improve ties and end the war. Although Ukraine was excluded from these discussions (as reported by CBS News and Reuters), the U.S. has been engaging both parties separately. In March 2025, a partial ceasefire was agreed upon for the Black Sea, focusing on safe navigation and energy infrastructure, showing that limited agreements are possible with international mediation. The UN and European countries are also exploring roles in overseeing or supporting a ceasefire, adding diplomatic momentum.

Confirmed the previous forecast... very unlikely to see a Muslim-majority country sign an agreement establishing or normalizing diplomatic relations with Israel

EUV technology is the pinnacle of semiconductor manufacturing, which is highly complex. Chinese firms, including Huawei, have filed patents for EUV components, signaling a focus on this specific technology. However, no prototypes have been demonstrated that match ASML's HVM capabilities.