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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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Patience in Diplomacy: Kremlin Responds to Trump's Ukraine Push

 

The Kremlin has emphasized the need for patience in diplomatic efforts following U.S. President Donald Trump's recent call for progress in resolving the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated that while discussions between Moscow and Washington are progressing well, it is unrealistic to expect immediate results due to the strained relations inherited from the previous administration.

Trump, who has expressed a desire to be remembered as a peacemaker, has been vocal about ending the "bloodbath" in Ukraine. His special envoy, Steve Witkoff, recently held extensive talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg. Despite these efforts, Peskov highlighted the complexity of restoring bilateral relations and achieving a peace deal, describing the process as requiring "serious and painstaking work."

The conflict in Ukraine, which began with Russia's 2022 invasion, remains a significant point of contention between Moscow and the West. While European leaders have called for Russia's defeat on the battlefield, Putin frames the war as a broader struggle against Western encroachment on Russia's sphere of influence.

Diplomatic efforts continue, but both sides acknowledge that rebuilding trust and finding a resolution will take time and perseverance.

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