Kremlin spokesman Peskov said Russia remains open to peace talks and expects the United States to play a mediating role; Moscow has welcomed visits by U.S. presidential envoys Witkov and Jared Kushner and, despite their prolonged absence, continues U.S. contact via existing channels. He said Ukrainian forces, citing front-line deterioration, have stepped up attacks on Russian infrastructure; Russian forces are creating a border security buffer with visible effects and are advancing steadily in t

Malaysia requires imported complete EVs to have a CIF of at least 200,000 Ringgit and motor output of no less than 180 kW, disqualifying many entry‑ and mid‑range models from BYD, Chery, Zeekr and other Chinese brands and forcing strategic adjustments in the market. Malaysia’s Road Transport Department (JPJ) data show Chinese‑made NEVs (excluding Geely‑owned Proton) are projected to account for about 60% of the country’s NEV market by 2025, with BYD the leading foreign brand. Local assembly is the main workaround, but new investment conditions — notably a requirement that 80% of production be exported — have raised barriers and stalled BYD’s factory plans; Leapmotor and Xpeng are pursuing local assembly via partnerships with existing Malaysian manufacturers to sidestep the export rule.

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