Al-Ubeid Hospital in Sudan's North Kordofan region was put out of service following a bomb attack carried out by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).

China criticized the U.S. for advancing the "Golden Dome" missile defense system, accusing it of fueling a space arms race.

The Defense Ministry stated such moves violate the Outer Space Treaty, threaten global security, destabilize arms control, and risk "reopening Pandora’s box."

Zelensky’s Chief-of-Staff, Andrii Yermak:

Ukraine is ready to attend the next meeting, but we want to engage in a constructive discussion. This means it is important to receive Russia’s draft.

Turkish Foreign Minister Fidan in Ukraine:

Either we allow this war to continue or we will achieve a lasting peace within this year.

Russia's Medvedev:

Zelensky wants to ensure his immunity in the future, but history has other examples.

From Kharkiv to Zaporizhzhia, Ukrainian forces are fortifying a 350 km front with trenches, dragon’s teeth, and barbed wire in anticipation of a Russian offensive.

Indian politician falsely claims Hitler sent German women to marry Hindu men.

Kremlin:

The Russian delegation is heading to Istanbul and will be ready for a new round of negotiations with Kiev on June 2.

Kremlin:

Putin fundamentally supports the possibility of a personal meeting with Zelensky and Trump; such contacts are in demand, but good preparation is needed.

United Nations:

100% of Gaza's population is at risk of famine.

America Let Its Military-Industrial Might Wither. China’s Is Booming.

China’s military-industrial surge vs 🇺🇸 U.S. decline:

• China leads in shipbuilding, missile capacity, & raw materials
• U.S. lacks sailors, factories, rare earths
• China can retool civilian industry fast; U.S. can't

China controls overwhelming shares of key raw materials:

• 77% of rare earths
• 92% of graphite
• 99% of cobalt

These are essential for weapons systems. U.S. efforts to diversify sourcing have so far failed.

Source: WSJ

Canada is considering joining Trump's "Golden Dome" missile defense system.

Source: Bloomberg

The US does not plan to send a delegation to the talks in Istanbul between Ukraine and Russia.

Source: The Atlantic

Pakistan & India near border troop drawdown after worst clashes in decades.

General Sahir Shamshad Mirza:

Pakistan and India are close to returning to pre-conflict troop levels after severe border clashes.

Mirza warned that next time, the window for international diplomacy may be too short.

India denies any foreign mediation in the ceasefire, despite reports of U.S. involvement.

Source:Reuters

The Washington Post cites a European diplomat:

“If Netanyahu’s government doesn’t change course, European pressure will continue to mount.”

US envoy to Syria Tom Barrack:

President Trump has courageously woven a new Damascene brocade from the strongest of supporting and differing threads-Syria, USA, Qatar and Turkiye- 3 weeks ago thought by the world impossible.

Ukraine could receive up to ten IRIS-T air defense systems and hundreds of interceptor missiles under a €2.2 billion contract with Germany’s Diehl Defence.

Source: Defense Express

Following the failure of peace talks in Doha, Qatar, clashes have reignited between M23 rebels and government-backed Wazalendo militias in the Bambo region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Israeli Defense Minister Katz:

We will build the Jewish Israeli state in the West Bank.