WORLD IN BRIEF: Ukraine deepens strikes, Putin floats truce, US sanctions Kabila, Moody’s exits South Africa and other stories

Global developments include Ukraine intensifying military strikes and Russian President Vladimir Putin discussing potential truce terms. Additionally, the United States has imposed sanctions on former Congolese President Joseph Kabila, while Moody’s Investors Service has announced its exit from South Africa, highlighting significant shifts in international relations and economic ratings.