Leaders of Germany, Italy, Poland, UK and Canada will meet in Paris next week to discuss Ukraine.

Source: Bloomberg

The EU intends to allocate €800 billion for defense in the next 4 years.

Source: DPA

The US intends to hold indirect talks in Saudi Arabia between representatives of Moscow and Kyiv to understand the conditions of each side, Trump's envoy for Ukraine Kellogg said.

Lockheed Martin has offered “to create more jobs in Canada” if the country commits to purchasing the full order of 88 F-35A fighter jets.

This proposal comes as Canada is reassessing its $19 billion deal for the jets.

Source: Globe and Mail

Unique footage from Russian Shahed-136 kamikaze drones, capturing the moment they fly over the city and strike Ukrainian train convoy.

US State Department has approved the sale of advanced precision kill weapon systems to Saudi Arabia for $100 million.

Source: Reuters

Conor McGregor has announced his candidacy for President of Ireland.

Trump:

We will sign a minerals and natural resources deal with Ukraine shortly.

Trump:

I will sign an executive order to begin eliminating the federal Department of Education once and for all.

Trump signs an executive order to dismantle the Department of Education.

Israeli airstrikes reported on Hezbollah’s missile storage facility in Jbaa, Lebanon.

Massive explosions are still ongoing, with missiles reportedly scattering.

BIG: European military powers are working on a 5-10 year plan to reduce reliance on the U.S. within NATO.

The UK, France, Germany, and Nordic countries are among those engaged in informal discussions on a managed transition.

Source: FT

Trump warns that anyone sabotaging Tesla cars could face up to 20 years in prison.

Trump to Announce Winner of New U.S. Fighter Jet Contract

President Donald Trump will personally announce the winner of the Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) contract on Friday.

The contract, worth at least $20 billion, will replace the F-22 Raptor with a new sixth-generation fighter jet designed to work alongside drones.

Boeing and Lockheed Martin are the final contenders, with the winner expected to receive hundreds of billions of dollars over the program’s lifetime.

Elon Musk has criticized expensive crewed fighter programs, arguing that cheaper drones are a better solution.

The official decision will be made at 11 a.m. (1500 GMT) in the Oval Office with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth present.

Source: Reuters

BREAKING: Sudan's Army retakes control of the Presidential Palace in central Khartoum from RSF militias after two years.

The U.S. seeks to renegotiate mineral deal with Ukraine, aiming to include the Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant (ZNPP) as part of a broader economic deal.

Source: FT

Qatargate Scandal in Israel

Israeli government, led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, has unanimously voted to dismiss Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar, marking the first time in Israel’s history that a sitting head of the internal security agency has been fired.

Heathrow Airport has been shut until midnight following a major power outage caused by a fire at an electrical substation in Hayes, west London.

The fire, which began late on March 20, has left over 16,000 homes without power and forced the evacuation of 150 people.

Over 1,300 flights canceled, affecting 145,000+ passengers.

Officials expect prolonged disruptions in the coming days.

Armenia's Pashinyan Turns Back to Russia

Armenian PM Nikol Pashinyan is moving to restore ties with Russia, instructing government departments to re-engage with Moscow.

Armenian newspaper Hraparak described this move as that of a “prodigal son” returning to Moscow’s fold.

His upcoming May 9 visit for WWII anniversary celebrations is seen as a pivotal moment for Armenia’s political future.

The report suggests that Russia is working to consolidate its influence in the region and could soon begin a “sweep” of foreign elements it perceives as obstacles.

The article hints that Moscow may seek to eliminate or neutralize political figures in neighboring countries who have distanced themselves from Russian interests.

Source: Hraparak