Zelensky:

Security advisers from Ukraine and European countries will finalize the peace plan draft brought from Miami by Tuesday evening to hand it over to the U.S.

Russian Foreign Ministry:

The conflict between the United States and Venezuela threatens unpredictable consequences for the Western Hemisphere.

Russia hopes that Washington will not “slide” into such a scenario.

Japan is frustrated that the Trump administration has stayed mostly silent after China angrily responded to Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s warning that a Chinese attack on Taiwan could justify Japan using its military.

Tokyo has asked the U.S. to show stronger public support, but aside from minor embassy comments, Washington has largely avoided backing her openly.

Japanese officials say the lack of visible U.S. support is deeply disappointing.

Source: FT

Africa’s Coup Wave

- Major coups surged between 2019 and 2025, marking the largest takeover spike in decades.

- Eleven coups succeeded, five failed, and one escalated into civil war.

- Twelve countries were affected across West and Central Africa.

U.S. troops celebrate the fall of Assad regime at the Tanf base in Syria.

The son of former Ukrainian Energy and Justice Minister Herman Halushchenko has been studying for four years at one of Europe’s most expensive private schools in Switzerland, where tuition and living costs reach up to $200,000 per year.

The total cost may exceed $700,000, far higher than the family’s declared income.

These expenses are not listed in Halushchenko’s asset declarations.

His lawyers claim the payments are handled by his ex-wife, though her official income also appears insufficient.

Anti-corruption authorities have been asked to review the case.

Source: Radio Liberty

Syrians in Damascus celebrate the first anniversary of the country’s liberation from the Assad regime.

Syrians in Homs celebrate the first anniversary of the country’s liberation from the Assad regime.

Trump:

I say that our soybeans, I told this to Xi, our soybeans are more nutritious than competitors.

Somebody said, "Is that a Trump statement, or is that real?"

You know who asked me that question? Xi asked me that question.

Trump reposts New York Post:

Impotent Europeans can only fume as Trump rightly sidelines them from Ukraine deal.

SOUTHCOM tweeted an image of a soldier wearing a Jerusalem Cross—used by white supremacists—on his helmet.

The symbol is not part of any official U.S. military insignia.

The same symbol is also tattooed on U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

Trump to a reporter:

You are the most obnoxious reporter in the whole place.

You are an obnoxious, terrible reporter.

It is always the same thing with you.

Trump:

Biden gave $350 billion to Ukraine.

You know what I gave them? Nothing.

Well, I gave them Javelins at the beginning, they knocked out tanks.

Reporter: Any reaction to EU fining X?

Trump: That is nasty. I don't see how they can do that.