Washington told Maduro he, his wife Cilia Flores, and his son would receive safe passage only if he resigned and left the country immediately.

Maduro rejected the demand, asking for global amnesty, control of the armed forces, and more time — terms the U.S. refused.

Source: Miami Herald

NEW: NATO is weighing a more aggressive approach to counter Russia’s hybrid warfare, including cyber attacks, sabotage, and airspace violations.

Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone, chair of NATO’s military committee, said the alliance is exploring proactive — not just reactive — responses.

Source: FT

Burkina Faso: The government has created a new 2,400-member elite unit named after the “Angel of Death, Azrael,” trained in Mali, Niger, Russia and Ethiopia.

Sudan: SPLM-N commander El-Jezuli Hamid, who led a training camp under Abdulaziz al-Hilu, was killed along with several fighters after SAF strikes on their Kauda positions in South Kordofan.

Pete Hegseth posted this on X.

Greek Defence Minister Nikos Dendias has announced a major shift in Greece’s defence strategy, unveiling plans to deploy mobile missile systems across hundreds of Aegean islands.

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Mali: Fuel Blockade Impact

- A prolonged JNIM blockade sharply cuts fuel flows and disrupts mobility and services.

- Fuel convoys are ambushed, and major cities face severe shortages.

- Hospitals see slower referrals, higher costs, and reduced access as reserves shrink.

Cameroon: Two soldiers were killed and several others wounded when an IED hit a military convoy in Bamenda, the largest city in the Northwest Region.

Nigeria: It was reported that ISWAP attacked CJTF militias in Izge, Borno State, killing one member and wounding several others, with civilians also hit by stray bullets.

US lawmakers are launching investigations into reports that the military carried out a second strike to kill survivors of a September attack on a suspected Venezuelan drug-smuggling boat.

After The Washington Post reported that Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth had told forces to “kill everybody” on board, both the Senate and House Armed Services Committees—led by Republicans—said they are demanding answers from the Pentagon and conducting “vigorous oversight.”

Leaders of both parties said on Sunday that, if true, a follow-up strike on survivors could be illegal.

Kremlin:

Putin’s meeting with Witkoff is scheduled for tomorrow and will take place in the second half of the day.

WATCH: The moment a Russian missile hit Ukraine's Dnipro.

DR Congo: One person was killed and another injured in clashes between Wazalendo and FARDC in Ngora, Walikale.

Nigeria: Police rescued 40 trafficking victims from a house in Nasarawa State.

India-based Defense Outlet Alpha Defense:

People see KIZILELMA and think it became a success overnight. Reality: vision + leadership.

Back in Aero India 2019, Kalyani showcased 1.2 kN & 1.56 kN engines 6 years later, they’re still not ready.

Meanwhile, an Indian startup is running more powerful engines on bicycles with peanuts for funding.

Sometimes, the missing tech is not hardware… it’s leadership.

If possible, import Selçuk Bayraktar.

Unpacking Venezuela: Are U.S. operations in the Caribbean really about drug lords—or something bigger?

Clash Point speaks with Venezuelan journalist Diego Sequera to break down the history, tensions, and rising risk of war.

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Zelensky:

We spoke with Emmanuel for several hours. We managed to assess many details.

Most attention was given to negotiations aimed at ending the war and to security guarantees. Peace must become truly reliable.

The war must end as soon as possible.

WSJ Editorial Board:

Trump has forced a direct confrontation with Venezuela’s Maduro, and only one can come out on top.

Ousting Maduro serves U.S. interests and would restore the Venezuelan government actually elected in 2024.

But the reaction of Venezuela’s military is uncertain, and any intervention would require follow-up support.

If Maduro flees and democracy returns, the impact could ripple across Latin America—possibly even to Cuba.

But if Trump hesitates and Maduro endures, both Trump and U.S. credibility lose.

Trump will meet with top national security officials at the White House on Monday evening to discuss next steps on Venezuela.

Attendees are expected to include Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Chief of Staff Susie Wiles and Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller.

Source: CNN

Zelensky:

Just now, together with Emmanuel Macron — Keir Starmer was also on the line — we spoke with Rustem Umerov and Steve Witkoff following the negotiations in Florida.

Cameroon: Opposition figure and nationalist left leader Anicet Ekane died at 74 in detention in Yaoundé, following his arrest on the eve of the presidential election results.