🇨🇦🇺🇦 Canadian armored vehicle manufacturer Roshel has launched local production in Ukraine, according to CEO Roman Shimonov. The facility began operating two months ago, though its location remains undisclosed for security reasons.

🇪🇺 The EU has extended the preferential trade regime for Ukrainian steel and iron imports for another three years beyond June 6, 2025, Economy Minister Yulia Svyrydenko announced. Ukrainian producers can continue exporting to EU markets without quotas, tariffs, or other restrictions.

🇩🇪🇺🇸 German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is now meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump to discuss key bilateral and international issues.

❗️NATO will provide an additional €20 billion in military aid to Ukraine, announced Secretary General Mark Rutte.

Rutte also discussed long-term support with Defense Minister Umerov and emphasized the importance of securing a lasting peace.

🇺🇸🇩🇪 “We talked about Russia and Ukraine — we’d like to see this war end. Maybe it will. But something happened a few days ago, and now there will be a response, and it escalates... He (Merz) is not happy about it, and neither am I. But I think we will be succesful and stop it,” Trump said.

Ukrainian MP Roman Kostenko warns that Russia may strike Kyiv’s government district tonight, targeting the area of the Verkhovna Rada and Cabinet of Ministers.

If so, thousands of drones should be flying toward both the Kremlin and Russia’s Southern Military District in Rostov. Plus some additional trucks.

🇺🇸 Trump stated that sanctions could be imposed on both Ukraine and Russia, saying “I have a deadline in my head. We will be very tough, it takes two to tango,” However, he avoided a direct answer on whether he would increase pressure on the Kremlin.

He also expressed understanding for Russia’s point of view regarding Ukrainian strikes on Russian airbases.

🇺🇸 President Donald Trump compared the war in Ukraine to “a crazy fight between two little kids in a park,” adding:

“Sometimes you need to let them fight a bit before you pull them apart.”

Popcorn time

Tensions rise between Musk and Trump. Musk: “Trump would’ve lost without me. Such ingratitude.” Trump: “I’m very disappointed in Elon. He’s upset over our power supply mandates.”

📉 Tesla shares drop 10% amid the feud.

Air alarm in Sevastopol, occupied Crimea.

🚨 According to Russian channels, a missile was launched toward Sevastopol and reportedly shot down—locals say it was a Neptune.

Air threat remains, and authorities warn of a possible combined attack.

Trump lashing out to Musk. Popcorn ready? 🍿

🥊 Punches flying left and right between Musk and Trump — from DOGE drama to “Big Beautiful Bill” shade and party polls. We’re nearing the end of Round 1! ding ding ding 🛎

Russian monitoring channels report that a second wave of missile is inbound for the occupied peninsula.

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Did Elon short TSLA today before posting on X?