Macron:

If Russia violates the peace agreement, it will have to deal with all the countries that participated in the negotiations.

That will be a completely different story.

Trump on the Saudi Crown Prince MbS:

He is a fantastic young guy, he is young but with great imagination and tremendously respected all over the world.

📸 Ukrainian President Zelensky with European leaders in Kyiv.

Trump’s former National Security Adviser John Bolton:

Trump believes Vladimir Putin is his friend. He is not fit to be president. He can’t tell America’s friends from its enemies.

NEW: Trump administration weighing dissolution of U.S. Africa Command, per two U.S. officials & a source familiar with discussions. AFRICOM could be downgraded to a subcommand under EUCOM.

Source: NBC

NEW: France may deploy nuclear-armed warplanes in Germany as part of a European deterrence umbrella if the U.S. withdraws from the continent.

Source: The Telegraph

Trump administration rescinded a Biden-era policy that required reports on potential violations of international law involving U.S.-supplied weapons.

NSM-20 policy required the U.S. to report on potential misuse of American weapons abroad.

Its repeal removes this oversight, reducing accountability for foreign governments.

On the third anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Chinese President Xi reaffirmed Beijing’s “no limits” strategic partnership with Putin during a phone call.

“China-Russia relations have strong internal driving force and unique strategic value, and are not aimed at, nor are they influenced by, any third party.”

Ukraine’s current military supplies, including those delivered by the Biden administration before leaving office, should be sufficient to sustain its defense until the summer of 2025.

European leaders admit that while they can match the financial aid, they lack the full range of advanced weaponry the U.S. provides. Critical systems such as:

Patriot air-defense batteries
Long-range missile systems like ATACMS
Precision-guided munitions

They are all predominantly American-made, and European manufacturers cannot replace them in the short term.

Source: WSJ

Ukraine’s reconstruction to cost €500 billion, Ukrainian PM Shmyhal says.

He called it a potential Magnum Opus for Europe—a key challenge for years to come.

The EU has offered Ukraine its own deal on rare earths that is more favorable than the American offer.

21 of the 30 critically important materials that Europe needs can be provided by Ukraine within the framework of the European deal.

Source: Politico

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa:

"Syria rejects division; it is an indivisible whole. The unity of the state and the exclusive control of weapons by its institutions are not a luxury but a fundamental duty and obligation."

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa:

We should not import systems that do not fit the country's reality, nor should we turn societies into laboratories for political dreams.

Syrian Foreign Minister:

"We will act independently, free from any external pressure, and will not tolerate any violation of our sovereignty or independence. Our priority is to build strong relations with nations that respect our sovereignty."

Failed attempts by Russian forces to extinguish a recently struck S-300V air defense system were captured by Ukrainian Baba Yaga octocopter in Zaporizhzhia region.

Sudan’s Army, with the support of Bayraktar TB2 UCAVs acquired from Turkey, successfully broke the siege of El-Obeid in North Kordofan, dealing a major blow to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).

The Sudanese military, leveraging the precision strikes of Turkish UCAVs, managed to regain control of key areas that had been under RSF occupation. The Bayraktar TB2 UAVs played a decisive role, targeting RSF positions, supply routes, and command centers, ultimately weakening their hold on the city.

Sudan’s Army officials highlighted that Turkish-made drones provided a significant tactical advantage, allowing for real-time reconnaissance and precision airstrikes against RSF forces.

Reports suggest that RSF militants suffered heavy losses, leading to a disorganized retreat from several key locations.

Argentine Navy monitors and tries to prevent Chinese fishing vessels from entering Argentine waters.