France withdrew from its sole military base in West African nation of Ivory Coast.

Source: AFP

Junta-led Niger commission recommends at least a 5-year transition to democracy, State TV reports.

General Abdourahamane Tchiani is the leader of the military junta that took power in Niger through a coup on July 26.

If Trump strikes a deal with Putin, China could become the U.S.’s top rival.

Second Trump presidency might ease tensions with Russia, allowing Putin to focus on Ukraine while the U.S. shifts to countering China.

This could reshape global alliances, increasing pressure on Xi Jinping through sanctions and military moves in the Indo-Pacific. China’s response will be key.

Source: Bloomberg

Rwanda described recent criticism of its Arsenal, Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain sponsorship deals by the Democratic Republic of Congo’s foreign minister as a threat to regional peace and stability.

Earlier this month DRC's foreign minister Therese Kayikwamba Wagner urged the three clubs to end their "blood-stained" sponsorship agreements with "Visit Rwanda", questioning the morality of such partnerships while fighting raged in eastern Congo.

71% of Americans believe that wealthy people have too much influence on the Trump administration.

Source: Reuters

69% of Americans think the wealthy are making money off their White House connections.

Source: Reuters

EU spokesperson Stefan De Keersmaecker:

Ukraine is a democracy, unlike Russia under Putin.

Ukraine's Budanov warned of Russia’s full-scale invasion 3 months in advance, showing a detailed map of the attack routes and objectives.

The map outlined:
Mariupol’s encirclement
Advances from Crimea into Kherson & Zaporizhzhia
Naval landing in Odesa
Kharkiv’s capture
Kyiv offensive via Belarus & Chernobyl

It precisely listed battalions, troops, tanks, artillery, aircraft, submarines, and enemy forces near Ukraine’s borders.

Everything happened as predicted.

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Saudi Crown Prince MbS has invited the leaders of Gulf Arab countries, Egypt and Jordan for a meeting on Friday.

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent:

We will take sanctions on Russia off if we need to.

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent:

Zelensky's remarks in Munich were inappropriate.

He told me in Munich that he would sign the mineral deal.

Norwegian Foreign Minister:

The US President is repeating Russian propaganda.

This is very dangerous.

Waltz to Ukraıne:

Tone it down, take a hard look at that minerals deal and sign it. U.S differences with Ukraine can be reconciled. U.S. engaging in shuttle diplomacy on Ukraine peace talks

Without U.S. military aid, Ukrainian forces may only hold out for six more months against Russia, warns Lt. Gen. Romanenko.

Trump’s latest remarks on Zelensky add to fears of aid cuts, potentially affecting Patriot missiles, F-16 deliveries, and intelligence-sharing.

Source: Le Monde

US is opposing calling Russia the aggressor in a G7 statement on the third anniversary of Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

The participation of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Monday's virtual G7 summit has not yet been decided, the officials said.

Source: FT

French carmaker Renault will not rule out a return to Russia, CEO says.

Source: FT

Russia used the Ukraine talks to demand Nato withdrawal from the east. The US delegation rejected the demand.

Cristian Diaconescu, the Romanian president's chief of staff, said the US delegation had rejected Moscow's demand, but there were no guarantees.

"As far as I understand, the situation can change from hour to hour or from day to day," Diaconescu told Antena3 television.

Diaconescu said Russian delegation had "failed to convince the Americans" to withdraw from NATO, and that Britain and France would try to persuade Trump not to give in next week.

Source: FT

US National Security Advisor Mike Waltz:

There is a lot of frustration from the administration regarding the situation in Ukraine.

We have provided Ukrainians with incredible historic investment and economic opportunities.

US National Security Advisor Mike Waltz:

Ukraine's interference in US affairs is unacceptable.

U.S. Vice President Vance:

European weapon stockpiles are empty, and Russia has the numbers.

New supplies won’t help Ukraine—peace is needed.

Reform UK Leader Nigel Farage:

Zelensky is not a dictator, but Ukraine should have a timeline for elections.

Trump’s remarks shouldn’t always be taken “absolutely literally.”