Germany’s potential coalition parties are considering two special funds worth up to 900 billion euros—400 billion for defense and 400-500 billion for infrastructure, according to economists advising the parties.

Source: Reuters

Video allegedly showing Chinese soldiers fighting in the Russian Army.

Javad Zarif has resigned from his position as Iranian President's Assistant for Strategic Affairs.

Source: Fars News Agency

Justin Trudeau on sending troops to Ukraine:

Canada will be there and is open to doing what is necessary.

British PM Starmer:

We are at a crossroads in history.

It is time to act.

“Fuck Trump” chants at Eminem’s concert.

Future German Chancellor Merz:

Dear Starmer and dear Macron, thank you for your leadership to bring a lasting and just peace to Ukraine.

Your efforts are key to build bridges across the Atlantic. We have to remain united in our goal to end Russia’s war of aggression.

Zelensky:

European unity is at an extremely high level not seen for a long time.

Macron:

"European troops will not be sent to Ukraine in the near future."

Macron and Starmer propose a one-month truce in Ukraine covering air, sea, and energy infrastructure.

Macron also doubts a U.S.-Russia deal, believing that Putin’s primary goal is to humiliate Ukraine, particularly through its demilitarization.

Elon Musk criticizes Zelensky and EU leaders for "attending lavish dinners" while the war continues.

Turkish FM Hakan Fidan:

The latest U.S. policy shift has raised concerns among European leaders, particularly regarding Ukraine and broader European security. This is now openly debated.

Whether a peace deal in Ukraine will lead to a new security framework for Europe remains to be seen.

As President Erdoğan has stated, “Peace has no losers.” That is why we must work proactively.

Zelensky:

We are ready to sign the minerals deal, and I believe the U.S. is too.

Zelensky:

I’ll resign if Ukraine gets NATO membership.

“You can trade me for NATO. I said I’d swap myself for NATO membership, so that means my mission is complete.”

Syria’s constitutional declaration requires the president to be Muslim.

Source: Al Jazeera

Taiwan reports increased PLA activity:

As of 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today, 10 PLA aircraft, 6 PLAN vessels, and 4 official Chinese ships were detected around Taiwan. 9 aircraft crossed the median line, entering Taiwan’s southwestern and southeastern ADIZ.

Palestinian activist Basel Adra's Oscar speech for the film No Other Land:

"I hope my daughter will not have to live the same life as me now, always fearing settler violence, home demolitions, and forced displacement that my community faces under Israeli occupation…we call on the world to stop the ethnic cleansing of Palestinian people."

Oscars and Politics: Daryl Hannah says "Slava Ukraini" while presenting the award for Best Editing.

Ukrainian drones carry out one of the deepest strikes of the war, hitting Russia's Ufa Oil Refinery—1,300 km behind the frontline.

Trump:

We should spend less time worrying about Putin.

Zelensky:

We need peace, not endless war. And that is why we say that security guarantees are the key to this.

Hungarian PM Orban:

European leaders decided in London today that they want to go on with the war instead of opting for peace. They decided that Ukraine must continue the war.

This is bad, dangerous and mistaken. Hungary remains on the side of peace. Ceterum censeo.