Vučić’s Shopping Spree: From Moscow to Tel Aviv

Between 2015 and 2021, Serbia’s defense spending rose 70% to $1.4 billion annually, alarming its Balkan neighbors.

President Aleksandar Vučić boasts that the army is “rising from the ashes,” buying weapons from Russia, China, France and Israel.

Purchases include:
— Russian MiG-29 jets, tanks, and helicopters
— Chinese armed drones
— French SAM systems
— Negotiations for Israeli anti-tank missiles

Serbia now outspends all its ex-Yugoslav neighbors combined—including Croatia, Bosnia, Montenegro, and Kosovo.

Source: The Economist

Trump:

I may go to the Middle East this week. Maybe on Sunday.

There is a very good chance of a deal happening.

BIG: Trump administration officials are seriously debating invoking the Insurrection Act, which would allow active-duty US troops to perform law enforcement inside the country.

Source: NBC News

Macron will appoint a Prime Minister within 48 hours.

Source: AFP

Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov:

The Syrian leadership is interested in the presence of the Russian Federation in the republic.

Trump:

CBS has a new great owner. We have hope for CBS.

Reporter: Would you consider going to Gaza?

Trump: I would, I might do that.

BREAKING: Trump:

We are very close to a deal in the Middle East.

They will need me very quickly.

Trump: Go ahead.

CNN Reporter: (Asks a question)

Trump: This is one of the worst reporters, I don't even want to take your question. It is a waste of time.

Trump:

We settled seven wars. We are close to settling the eight one.

I think we will end up settling the Russia situation.

Trump:

I will go to the Middle East probably before the hostages are released or shortly thereafter.

Trump ends his press conference early for Gaza peace deal negotiations.

The moment Rubio informed Trump about the Gaza peace deal process.

📸 Reuters

The note Rubio handed to Trump:

“You need to approve a Truth Social post soon so you can announce deal first.”

White House:

On Friday morning, President Trump will visit Walter Reed Medical Center for a planned meeting and remarks with the troops. While there, President Trump will stop by for his routine yearly check up.

He will then return to the White House. President Trump is considering going to the Middle East shortly thereafter.

BREAKING: A Gaza deal could be reached as soon as tonight.

Source: Barak Ravid, Axios

BREAKING: Trump is expected to post soon on Truth Social about the Gaza deal.

Source: CNN

BREAKING: Hamas has agreed to the deal. The signing will take place in Egypt on Thursday.

Source: Al Mayadeen

NEW: The Gaza deal includes a complete ceasefire, a gradual withdrawal of the Israeli army from 70% of the Gaza Strip, and the simultaneous release of prisoners from both sides.

Source: Sky News Arabia