Russian Foreign Ministry:

The United States should not hinder the swift return of Russian citizens from the vessel “Marinera” to their homeland.

Russian Foreign Ministry:

Russia demands that the United States ensure humane and dignified treatment of Russian citizens aboard the vessel “Marinera,” and respect their rights and interests.

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to Erdogan:

You demonstrate an unquestionable leadership that the whole world recognizes.

We don’t merely admire your stance on this matter; we fully support your efforts.

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to Erdogan:

You have become the voice of those who are oppressed.

US House Speaker Mike Johnson:

We are not at war with Greenland… All this talk about military action—I don’t think anybody is seriously considering that.

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to Erdogan:

I would like to thank you for the leadership you have provided to the Islamic world.

Rubio:

We have a three-fold process in Venezuela:

Step one is the stabilization of the country. We are going to take between 30 and 50 million barrels of oil. We are going to sell it in the marketplace at market rates. We will control how that money is dispersed.

The second phase will be recovery, ensuring that American, Western, and other countries have access to Venezuelan markets.

The third phase will be one of transition.

Rubio on Venezuela:

They are not generating any revenue from their oil right now. They can’t move it unless we allow it to move. This is tremendous leverage.

Rubio on Denmark and Greenland:

I will be meeting with them next week.

Reporter: Does the U.S. intend to buy Greenland?

Rubio: That has always been Trump’s intent.

Retired French General Michel Yakovleff says that if NATO collapses over Trump’s Greenland push, Europe would force U.S. troops out of Europe.

We won’t go to war with the United States… we don’t have the means.

We kick them out of Ramstein, out of Naples… You don’t have a single ship left in the Mediterranean.

We will kick them out.

If NATO ends… it’s time to talk to lawyers and speak of divorce.

Hegseth reacts to a question by CNN:

Asking about cost now is disingenuous to begin with.

You’re trying to find any angle possible to undermine the success of one of the most historic military missions the world has ever seen.

White House:

Trump tried diplomacy with Maduro, but Maduro was unfortunately an illegitimate dictator and an unserious person.

White House:

Bella 1's crew is now subject to prosecution for any applicable violation of federal law, and they will be brought to the US for such prosecution if necessary.

Yemen: Saudi-backed PLC forces rapidly reversed UAE-backed STC gains.

Saudi-backed forces reportedly now controls all non-Houthi Regions.

Reporter: Why not rule out taking Greenland by military force?

White House: All options are always on the table for Trump. Trump's first option is always diplomacy.

Reporter: What specifically would the U.S. gain by taking control of Greenland?

White House: More control over the Arctic region and ensuring that China and Russia cannot continue their aggression in that region.

Gunmen assassinated Iranian Lt. Mahmoud Haqiqat, deputy police chief in Iranshahr, Sistan–Baluchestan, by shooting his personal vehicle.

Jaish al-Adl group claimed responsibility and released a video of the attack.

Republican Senator Eric Schmitt:

Denmark’s claims are nebulous.

People sort of skip over that page in history of their claims to Greenland.

Republican Senator Eric Schmitt:

China and Russia are operating off the coast of Greenland.

Denmark is not capable of protecting Greenland.

Federal officials say ICE agents fatally shot a woman in her car during an operation in Minneapolis on Wednesday.

The Department of Homeland Security said the woman tried to run over officers, calling it an act of domestic terrorism.

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