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Russia has incorporated former Wagner mercenary assault detachments into its national guard's new volunteer corps, signaling increased state control over the group, according to the UK's Ministry of Defence. Meanwhile, Iran has put forward a ceasefire proposal to the United States and Israel through Pakistani intermediaries, addressing nuclear and security issues.

Russia is incorporating former Wagner units into its national guard under new legal authority, as it escalates drone attacks on Ukrainian civilians and faces allegations of espionage and deceptive recruitment of Africans for its war effort.