Belarusian President Lukashenko confirmed his readiness to organize trilateral talks between Putin, Trump, and Zelensky.

He says that if the negotiations are conducted wisely, Russia and Ukraine will never go to war again.

Belarusian President Lukashenko:

There will be no defeat of Russia in Ukraine, as it would be too costly for everyone.

Belarusian President Lukashenko:

We are not making agreements with the Americans behind Russia’s back.

Russian soldier dives into an FPV drone.

Danish Foreign Minister:

We call on Israel to immediately reconsider its latest decision regarding Gaza.

Nigeria: ISWAP attacked the Rann military camp, killing 2 soldiers and seizing 2 vehicles, while pro-army sources claim 7 militants were killed and the camp held.

Belarusian President Lukashenko says he is a "Trumpist", not a Biden supporter.

The US is still working on a site for Trump-Putin-Zelensky meeting; UAE, Rome, and Hungary are among possible locations.

No decision has been made yet.

Source: CBS News

Belarusian President Lukashenko says that he does not plan to run for another presidential term.

White House:

Armenia and Azerbaijan will sign a peace agreement.

Burkina Faso: IS-Sahel claims it killed 16 JNIM militants in an attack on a base in Titabé near the Niger border, seizing 17 rifles and numerous motorcycles.

Sudan: UAE, through AD Ports Group, has announced a ban on all vessel and cargo movements to and from Port Sudan.

Indian PM Modi says he had a conversation with Putin and is looking forward to host Putin in India later this year.

Ukraine is now using Czech Zlin Z137T AgroTurbo cropduster fitted with R-73 missiles to down Russian UAVs.

JD Vance:

We have no plans to recognise a Palestinian state.

I don't know what it would mean to recognise a Palestinian state given the lack of government there.

JD Vance:

We need the 'eradication' of Hamas.

BIG: Trump has signed a secret directive authorizing the Pentagon to use US military force against Latin American drug cartels his administration has labeled as terrorist organizations.

Source: NYT

BREAKING: The US and Russia are exploring a ceasefire deal in Ukraine that would cement Moscow’s control over Crimea and the eastern Donbas, potentially forcing Kyiv to withdraw from parts of Luhansk and Donetsk still under Ukrainian control.

The plan, linked to a potential Trump–Putin summit, would freeze fighting along current southern frontlines but leave key disputes, like control of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, unresolved.

Source: Bloomberg

Belgium summons Israeli envoy over Gaza City occupation plan, says aim is clearly to express "total disapproval of this decision, but also of the continued colonization".

Source: Reuters