Trump: “Putin is very smart and cunning — he never intended to end the war, his goal was always to take all the territory. I think we might reach a deal, but there’s no guarantee.”

Tucker Carlson is once again parroting Kremlin propaganda—calling Zelensky an enemy of the US, accusing Ukraine of targeting conservatives, and spreading wild claims about arms deals with cartels.

Looks like Moscow's got a new PR guy.

The 30/04/25 SitRep on Ukraine is ready: https://threadreaderapp.com/thread/1917668712653508677.html

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🇺🇸🇺🇦 The US says Ukraine made last-minute changes to the subsoil agreement expected to be signed today. Treasury Sec. Bessant: “We’re ready to sign, but Ukraine decided to revise the deal overnight. We hope they reconsider.”

🇺🇸 Trump’s envoy Kellogg revealed that a 22-point peace plan was agreed upon in London, though Ukraine wasn’t happy with all of it. He pointed out that Russia is "pretending" it can win, considering how many soldiers they've lost without making real progress.

🇺🇦🇺🇸 Ukraine has greenlit a deal with the US to establish a Reconstruction Investment Fund, built on 5 key principles: 50/50 partnership, Ukraine retains control over resources, no debt, guaranteed investors, and alignment with EU goals. PM Shmyhal just confirmed this move will drive growth and bring in new technologies.

The US and Ukraine have signed an agreement on natural resources, according to a journalist from Bloomberg, citing sources.

🚨 DONE DEAL: The US and Ukraine have signed a deal granting the US privileged access to Ukraine's natural resources, including aluminum, graphite, oil, and natural gas. This agreement aims to solidify Trump's support in ceasefire talks with Russia.

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-04-30/us-and-ukraine-sign-agreement-on-access-to-natural-resources

The US treasury also confirmed the deal.

https://home.treasury.gov/news/press-releases/sb0126

The Investment Fund established under the agreement on natural resources will operate as follows:

U.S. Contribution: The United States will contribute to the Fund with both direct financial resources and potentially additional assistance, such as air defense systems for Ukraine.

Ukraine's Contribution: Ukraine will contribute 50% of the revenue generated from new royalties on new licenses for resource extraction. Ukraine may also make additional contributions if deemed necessary, establishing a long-term partnership for the coming decades.

Investment Focus: The Fund will invest in projects related to the extraction of minerals, oil, and gas, as well as infrastructure and processing projects associated with these industries. Ukraine and the U.S. will jointly determine the specific projects to be funded.

Profit Allocation: For the first ten years, any profits or funds generated by the Investment Fund will not be distributed but instead reinvested into Ukraine for new projects or reconstruction. Specific terms for these reinvestments will be negotiated in the future.

🇺🇸🇺🇦 U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent: The new natural resources agreement signals to Russia that the Trump Administration is committed to a peace process centered on a free, sovereign, and prosperous Ukraine. This partnership shows both nations' dedication to Ukraine's long-term recovery and security. No country or individual that supported Russia's military machine will benefit from Ukraine's reconstruction.

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Russian losses per 01/05/25 reported by Ukraine's General Staff.

+1230 men
+3 tanks
+11 AFVs
+45 artillery
+1 MLRS
+2 AD systems
+112 UAVs

On the night of May 1, 2025, starting at 19:30 on April 30, Russian forces launched a massive air attack against Ukraine, involving 5 Iskander-M ballistic missiles from Crimea and 170 drones, including strike UAVs and decoy drones. By 08:30, Ukraine confirmed the downing of 74 Shahed-type and other strike drones. Additionally, 68 decoy drones were neutralized without consequences.

In Odesa, a Russian drone attack overnight killed 2 and injured 15, according to Ukraine’s emergency service. A residential building, supermarket, and several cars were damaged. Shahed drones reportedly again formed circles over the Black Sea before striking. This is a new strategy to overwhelm air defense.

Chinese soldiers are already marching in Moscow’s parade rehearsal — officially “neutral,” but enemies in disguise. Xi Jinping is expected to attend the May 9 event marking 80 years since WWII victory. No rational or law-abiding government should legitimize a regime openly violating international law by joining such a parade.