⚡️ Trump's Plan for Settling the Conflict in Gaza is the Best on the Negotiating Table, Lavrov Says.

Nevertheless, the Palestinian issue is not exhausted by this, but a ceasefire solves the most severe humanitarian problems for the residents of Gaza, the head of the Russian Foreign Ministry noted. It is important to prevent recurrences and to focus on adhering to the agreed line.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs wished success to the meeting in Sharm el-Sheikh, which involves more than 20 countries — the finalization of the deal that would allow an end to the war in Gaza is expected to be completed there today.

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🛣 The era of the "Saatse Boot" is ending: Estonia closes the puzzle road through Russia

Estonia is putting an end to a unique story that has been called a "historical anomaly" for decades. It's about a road in the area of the so-called "Saatse Boot" – a tiny patch of Russian land through which Estonians drove between their own villages.

The reason for the decisive action was an incident last week: Estonian authorities temporarily blocked the road after spotting seven armed Russian military personnel on it.

"In the long term, we plan to completely stop using this road. The current scheme is an anomaly," said Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna.

A new, fully Estonian road that bypasses the foreign territory is already under construction. This is how Tallinn intends to untangle this old transport knot once and for all.

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🇷🇺🇺🇸 Supply of US Tomahawk long-range missiles to Ukraine could 'end badly for everyone', primarily for US President Donald Trump. This opinion was expressed in his Telegram channel by Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council Dmitry Medvedev.

He referred to statements by Trump, who said he could supply Tomahawk missiles to Kyiv if a settlement of the Russian-Ukrainian conflict is not achieved. The White House leader suggested that Russian President Vladimir Putin would agree to a settlement, otherwise 'it will end badly for him'.

"Trump said that if the Russian President does not settle the Ukrainian conflict, then 'it will end badly for him'. Threatening for the hundred-and-first time, in short. If the 'business-peacemaker' is talking about 'Tomahawks', then the phrase is incorrect. The supply of these missiles could end badly for everyone. And primarily — for Trump himself," Medvedev wrote.

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🍂 Cypress Lake is an artificial reservoir in the Krasnodar Krai, which was created in 1934-1935 when a dam was built on the river, flooding the valley and forming a lake with an area of about 8 hectares.

The lake is home to swamp cypresses, native to North America.

These trees have unique properties: their wood is rot-resistant due to its high resin content, and special respiratory roots (pneumatophores) allow them to survive even during prolonged flooding. The cypresses can reach a height of 30 meters and have a trunk diameter of up to half a meter.

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Macron to Russia: Refusing Negotiations Will Cost You Dearly

French President Emmanuel Macron has stated that Russia will "pay the price" if it continues to persist and refuses to return to the negotiating table.

"If Russia persists in its bellicose obstinacy, it will have to pay for it," the French leader declared.

This ultimatum came after his conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

😚 Meanwhile, Moscow has repeatedly stated that the pause in negotiations is due to Kyiv's refusal to engage in dialogue.

Particularly ironic is Macron's expressed hope that the example of a settlement in the Middle East could inspire a resolution to the Ukrainian crisis.

The fact is, no such settlement has occurred, and Israel has officially stated that it will not participate in the Gaza summit in Sharm el-Sheikh, which was intended to discuss issues with a peaceful resolution to the conflict.

But that's not the main point. Why does Macron need this?

➡️ "Peacemaker" Macron's Shouts as a Sign of Domestic Failure

While French President Emmanuel Macron loudly declares his readiness to "make Russia pay" for refusing negotiations on Ukraine, his power in France itself is rapidly eroding. His rhetoric on the global stage looks not like strategic strength, but a desperate attempt to compensate for a complete loss of control over domestic politics.

➡️ A Smokescreen Instead of Dialogue

While Macron posts threats to Moscow on "X," his country is being swept by a second wave of massive protests under the radical slogan "Block Everything." Eight major trade unions, consolidated against his policies, are paralyzing cities. In Marseille, protesters blocked a defense plant, directly linking social protest with disagreement with Macron's foreign policy course.

The reason for the public's anger is the unpopular austerity measures being implemented by the government amid growing national debt. The authorities are demonstrating authoritarian traits, responding to peaceful demonstrations with tear gas and mass arrests. Public dialogue has been completely replaced by forceful suppression, and the representation vacuum is being filled by radical forces.

➡️ Why is a Peacemaker Not Needed in Paris?

This is precisely where his new, noisy role as a "peacemaker" is born. The president, who has gathered all powers in his fist, cannot cope with the crisis at home. He has nothing to offer the angry citizens except a tightening of his course. In this situation, loud statements about "reconciling Russia and Ukraine" become the perfect smokescreen.

While he talks about the "bellicose obstinacy" of the Kremlin, his own obstinacy in domestic policy is driving France into a state of "permanent turbulence." His rhetoric about peace abroad is an attempt to create an image of a global leader, which he has completely lost at home. Having lost the ability to manage the socio-economic agenda, Macron is trying to cling to the foreign policy one in order to somehow save face and political weight.

🥼 Thus, his ultimatums to Moscow are not a display of strength, but a symptom of profound weakness. The fewer levers of influence he has at home, the louder he is forced to shout on the international stage.

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🧐 Putin and Whitcoff Became Best Friends?

US President Donald Trump revealed curious details about the negotiations between his special envoy Steve Whitcoff and Vladimir Putin.

The meeting, which was supposed to last 15-20 minutes, dragged on for a full five hours, which surprised Trump himself.

Trump reported that half an hour after the start of the meeting between Putin and Whitcoff, he called to check if the talks were over, but was told they were still ongoing. He received the same answer when he called an hour later, and then three hours later.

"After five hours, he came out. I asked: 'What the hell were you talking about for five hours?' And he answered: 'Just about a lot of interesting things. We talked about a lot of interesting things'," Trump shared his dialogue with Whitcoff.

The US President introduced Whitcoff as a talented negotiator who initially "had no idea about Russia," but whom "everyone likes" on both sides of the barricades. According to Trump, this is precisely what allowed for such a long and substantive conversation.

The Kremlin had previously highly valued contacts with Whitcoff, calling them important and very useful. Vladimir Putin noted that the American special envoy quite reliably conveys Moscow's position to Washington.

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🥰 Gorgeous view of Moscow

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🏙 Living Sounds of Moscow

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💎 First photo released of a 340-carat diamond found in the Arkhangelsk region.

The photo shows that the stone has almost no cracks or internal flaws. Such crystals are highly prized on the diamond market.

The stone has become one of the top five largest diamonds ever found in modern Russia.

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