Armenian PM Pashinyan:

Armenia does not intend to aggravate or sever relations with Russia.

Kremlin:

Announcing a truce on Victory Day is a gesture of goodwill from President Putin that confirms our readiness for a peaceful settlement.

Death toll from explosion in Iranian port city of Bandar Abbas rises to 65, governor says.

Israel’s Ambassador to India Reuven Azar says Israel will “support India’s right to self-defense” if India takes action against “terrorists”.

Source: WION

NEW: Turkish President Erdogan:

We hope that the escalating tension between Pakistan and India will be de-escalated swiftly before it reaches a more dangerous level.

Turkish President Erdogan:

We reaffirm our strong support for the Pakistani people.

Zelensky’s chief of staff says Ukraine does not need a ceasefire for a 'parade.'

Spanish PM Sanchez:

There is no conclusive information on the cause of the blackout. There are no public security problems for the time being.

The U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee:

Israel is the chosen nation of the chosen people.

The alliance with Israel is not just political — it is also a spiritual bond.

People think Israel benefits from us, but in reality, it is America that benefits from Israel.

Spanish PM Sanchez:

We have no answers and we are not ruling out any hypothesis regarding the power outage.

Indian MP Nishikant Dubey:

Pakistan will be divided into four parts by the end of 2025.

Trump:

I run the country and the world.

I’m having a lot of fun. What I do is such serious stuff.

Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif:

The clouds of war (with India) are hovering over for the next 2-4 days.

Source: Samaa TV

Around 20 foreign leaders will attend the Victory Day Parade at Moscow’s Red Square on May 9.

Tourist accidentally captures terror attack mid-zip line ride in Pahalgam, Indian-administered Kashmir.

European and Ukrainian officials fear Donald Trump may walk away from Kyiv-Moscow peace talks, using minor progress as an excuse to claim success.

Officials warn Trump could leave Ukraine and Europe to handle the fallout.

Source: FT

Pakistan Defence Minister Asif:

China and Saudi Arabia are trying to avert a war between India and Pakistan.

Source: Geo News

White House:

Current deportations are only the beginning.

Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem:

Israel has violated the agreement and attacked Lebanon more than 3,000 times, with the United States providing it with cover.

India banned 16 Pakistani YouTube channels for "spreading misinformation" after the deadly Pahalgam attack that killed 26.

The ban targets major outlets like Dawn News, ARY News, Geo News, and journalists like Irshad Bhatti and Asma Shirazi.

Former cricketers Shoaib Akhtar and Basit Ali’s YouTube channels were also blocked in India.

Calls for new elections in Ukraine, once floated by Washington, have quietly been dropped, to Europe’s relief — though Russia may still push for it.

Source: Radio Svoboda