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Crispy Honey Nut Granola Bars

Crispy Honey Nut Granola Bars Ingredients  1½ cups old-fashioned rolled oats  1 cup walnuts , chopped ½ cup almonds, chopped ⅔ cup unsweetened shredded coconut ½ cup honey  3 tbsp light brown sugar  2 tbsp unsalted butter 1½ tsp vanilla extract  ¼ tsp salt 1 cup crisp rice cereal  ¾ cup dried fruit  (like cranberries, cherries, or apricots)  Instructions 1. Toast the dry mix.   Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread oats, walnuts, and almonds on a foil-lined baking sheet. Toast for 7 minutes.  Add coconut, toss, and toast for another 4–5 minutes until golden. 2. Make the honey binder.   In a saucepan, combine honey, brown sugar, butter, vanilla, and salt. Bring to a rapid boil over medium-high heat, then remove from heat. 3. Mix it all together.   In a large bowl, combine the toasted oat mixture, honey mixture, rice cereal, and dried fruit. Stir until evenly coated. 4. Press and bake .  Line a 9x13-inch baki...

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Russia Awaits Clarity on US-Ukraine Ceasefire Proposal

Russia has expressed caution as it awaits further details on a proposed 30-day ceasefire agreement between the United States and Ukraine. The deal, reached during talks in Saudi Arabia, includes a temporary halt to hostilities along the entire front line, as well as the cessation of missile, drone, and bomb attacks. The agreement also outlines provisions for the release of prisoners and the return of Ukrainian children relocated to Russia.

The United States has resumed military aid and intelligence sharing with Ukraine, signaling its commitment to the ceasefire plan. However, the proposal hinges on Russia's acceptance, with U.S. officials emphasizing that Moscow's cooperation is essential for achieving peace.

While Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has expressed readiness to support the ceasefire, Russian officials remain skeptical. Concerns have been raised about the lack of guarantees accompanying the proposal, with some viewing it as a potential trap that could weaken Russia's position.

The Kremlin has yet to issue an official response, but the international community watches closely as the possibility of a ceasefire brings a glimmer of hope for an end to the prolonged conflict.

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