1. Region: Ukraine. Russia is preparing to escalate attacks on Ukraine following the conclusion that peace negotiations have reached a dead end, according to Bloomberg reports. Source: UkraineNow. 2. Region: Ukraine. Ukrainian forces launched a massive missile and drone strike on occupied Donetsk, resulting in at least 13 impacts and significant damage to Russian military sites. Source: Noel Reports. 3. Region: Russia. The LUKOIL NORSI…