Zelensky:

Oreshnik cannot be shot down with drones today, and it has been used across Ukraine. We know how to counter it.

We asked partners to sanction companies supplying components through third countries — without them, Russia cannot produce Oreshnik.

I have not yet seen those sanctions. Russia will continue production, though its capacity remains limited.

The Russian-made UAV crashed about 50 km from Istanbul, Türkiye’s largest city with a population of around 15.7 million.

Erika Kirk, the widow of Charlie Kirk, endorsed Vice President JD Vance for President in 2028.

Putin:

We are ready to consider ensuring the security of elections in Ukraine, including at least refraining from strikes deep inside its territory.

Putin:

Power in Ukraine must become legitimate, and without holding elections this is impossible.

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Algeria: Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf visits Cairo, meeting his Egyptian counterpart to discuss developments in Sudan and regional diplomatic efforts.

Putin:

Russia will demand that Ukrainians living on Russian territory be able to vote within the Russian Federation.

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Egypt President Sisi and Sudan’s leader Burhan urge activating a joint defense pact as Sudan army–RSF fighting continues.

Tom Barrack comments on the lifting of the Caesar sanctions against Syria.

US Ambassador to NATO Matt Whitaker:

Ukraine should also be prepared to fight in 2026.

Israel Approves $35B Gas Deal With Egypt

Israel has approved its largest-ever natural gas deal, committing to export 130 billion cubic meters from the Leviathan field to Egypt through 2040 in a $35 billion agreement.

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Polish PM Tusk: You have stronger cards. I know you don't play cards as you said once. You remember?

Zelensky: But sometimes.

Tusk: With us, you have stronger cards.

Turkish Interior Ministry:

Today, within the boundaries of Çubuklubala Neighborhood in the İzmit district of Kocaeli, an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) was found.

According to initial assessments, it is believed to be an Orlan-10 type UAV of Russian origin, used for reconnaissance and surveillance purposes.

An investigation into the matter is ongoing.

Sudan: UAE-backed RSF militias announced they had seized the Borno area in South Kordofan, west of Kadugli.

A knife-and-smoke-grenade attack hit central Taipei today, killing 3 civilians and injuring 5.

The suspect died after jumping from a building.

The attacker threw smoke grenades at Taipei Main Station, then moved to Zhongshan MRT and stabbed random people, including inside a busy bookstore/mall.

A 57-year-old man was killed while trying to intervene.

The suspect, a 27-year-old wanted man with prior offenses, fled police and jumped to his death.

Such attacks are rare in Taiwan.

Potatoes everywhere: Aftermath of European farmers protest in Brussels.

Marco Rubio:

Trump has had more meetings with foreign leaders and others on the war in Ukraine than on any other subject, including trade.