Putin appoints Alexander Darchiev, Director of the North Atlantic Department of the Russian Foreign Ministry, as ambassador to the USA.

EU will pause a proposal to end reliance on Russian fossil fuels and nuclear tech, as Trump seeks to normalize relations with Russia and impose his version of peace in Ukraine.

The EU's roadmap to reduce dependence on Russian energy is still in the works, but won't be unveiled this month as planned, a senior official said.

"We are still working on the roadmap, it is being prepared, but the timing has changed in light of recent geopolitical developments. The date will be announced in due course."

Source: Politico

French Defence Minister Lecornu:

All US intelligence to Ukraine suspended, France is offering its intelligence to Kyiv.

Zelenksy announces that 4 people were killed as a result of the Russian ballistic missile strike on a hotel in Kryvyi Rih.

An American Sikorsky UH-60 helicopter made an emergency landing in Honduras.

No casualties reported.

Russian Foreign Ministry on Macron:

He makes contradictory statements every day.

Israeli occupation is expanding in West Bank via settlers: "We will see that it will be very similar to Gaza".

• Settlers are pushing for the rapid expansion of Jewish settlements in the West Bank.

• More than 30 IDF battalions were deployed to the West Bank. IDF soldiers give backup Israeli settlers in West Bank. Some settlers say they influence military strategy.

• Palestinian families face displacement as Israeli authorities approve new settlements. Palestinian families face increased displacement.

• Nearly 40,000 Palestinian residents have been displaced in two months.

Ilan Paz, a retired Israeli general and former head of the Israeli governing body that operates in this Palestinian territory:

“The question is not whether we have reason to attack terror activity in the West Bank. The question is how? We see refugee camps emptied of Palestinians. We see military operations led by armored bulldozers. We see the Israeli government [undermining] the Palestinian Authority. That is because of Netanyahu’s political issues, and the result we will see will be very similar to Gaza.”

Source: WP

"US president’s actions are a wake-up call for us to unite and design our own centre of gravity”, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said. Türkiye would want to be part of any new European security architecture if Nato unravels, he added.

Source: FT

Turkish Foreign Minister Fidan:

"Turkish forces could also take over SDF-run camps and prisons in northeastern Syria that are home to tens of thousands of Isis fighters and relatives if needed."

“It’s a question of intelligence and air power, so if we, as neighbours of Syria, can come up with our own regional platform, we can still fight against Isis even if the US decides to pull out.”

Reporter: Is there any talk or thoughts about US military forces going into Mexico?

JD Vance: No.

Mexican President Sheinbaum:

If necessary, Mexico will look for other trade partners.

Canadian Foreign Minister:

Canada could potentially use oil and gas exports as a lever in negotiations if US tariffs on Canadian imports escalate.

Turkish MoD:

The PKK and all affiliated groups must immediately and unconditionally cease their terrorist activities, disband, and surrender their weapons.

It is noteworthy that the organization has finally come to realize—albeit belatedly—that terrorism leads nowhere, its time has ended, and disbanding is its only option.

Chinese Commerce Minister:

If the US goes down the wrong path, we will follow it to the end.

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan:

Türkiye would want to be part of any new European security architecture if NATO unravels.

The genie is out of the bottle and there is no way to put it back.

Turkish MoD on possible troop deployment to Ukraine:

Our stance remains unchanged: a just and lasting peace can only be achieved through equal and fair representation of both sides.

Türkiye will continue to support all constructive efforts to ensure regional peace, maintain the Black Sea as a zone of stability, and contribute to Ukraine’s reconstruction.

We closely coordinate with state institutions on diplomatic initiatives to end the war.

While discussions on a potential mission are ongoing, it has yet to take a defined framework.

Any contribution to such an effort will be evaluated in consultation with all relevant parties if deemed necessary for regional stability and peace.

Ukraine previously received 80% of its intelligence from allies, primarily the U.S., but Washington has now ceased all intelligence sharing

“This will inevitably be a huge setback for Ukraine—there’s no way to deny that,” said Neil Barnett, CEO of London-based intelligence consultancy Istok Associates.

“The British will try to fill the gap. We have our listening posts at the Akrotiri Air Base and Rivet Joint surveillance flights in the region. But obviously, we don’t have all the capabilities the Americans do, and some things just can’t be replaced.”

Source: Politico

Philippine armored vessel "blockade runner" dodges Chinese militia ships during a resupply mission in South China Sea.

Not the best meeting point: Sudan Army drone strike ignites RSF forces.

They were meeting near open containers of gasoline.

French Senator Claude Malhuret blasts Trump and the US:

We are fighting against a dictator backed by a traitor.

Washington has become Nero's court: an incendiary emperor and a buffoon on ketamine.

Dutch public broadcaster sketch on recent global events.

"Did he say THANK YOU?"