Elon Musk to Axios on DOGE's future:

DOGE is a way of life, like Buddhism, Buddha isn't alive anymore. You wouldn't ask the question: 'Who would lead Buddhism?'

Senator Lindsey Graham says 72 senators support a bill imposing massive sanctions and 500% tariffs on countries buying Russian oil if Putin refuses peace talks.

Detainees at Texas immigration center spell ‘SOS’ in plea for help.

Ukrainian drone maker 3DTech has begun mass production of its new 25km and 30km FPV coils—the first serial 30km coil made in Ukraine.

CEO Oleksiy Zhulinsky says production is fully localized, with only raw materials imported.

Source: Defense Express

Estonia officially received six U.S.-made HIMARS multiple launch rocket systems on April 29.

Zelensky:

Russia has been ignoring the US proposal for a complete and unconditional ceasefire for 50 days.

Bulgaria Grounds First F-16 Block 70 After System Glitch

Bulgaria’s first F-16 Block 70 jet has been temporarily grounded due to a system deviation found during acceptance checks.

The issue, discovered after landing, is under investigation.

The two-seater jet arrived on April 2.

Netanyahu:

Releasing the hostages is a very important objective, but we have a supreme objective in this war - victory over our enemies.

US Treasury Secretary Bessent:

Trump-Zelensky meeting in the Vatican contributed to the conclusion of the mineral agreement between the two countries.

Minerals agreement with Ukraine will give Trump leverage in negotiations with Russia.

US Treasury Secretary Bessent:

Strategic uncertainty is Trump's negotiating tactic.

US National Economic Council Director Hassett:

We are very close to making progress with China.

Indian Defense Minister:

Secretary Hegseth said that US stands in solidarity with India. The US supports India's right to defend itself.

US National Economic Council Director Hassett:

Trump does not support a tax increase for the wealthy.

US National Security Advisor Mike Waltz:

We are close to reaching an agreement between Ukraine and Russia.

Ukraine’s “Army of Drones” Turns War Into a Points Game

Ukraine has launched a gamified system that rewards soldiers for destroying Russian targets.

✔️ 6 points for each Russian soldier killed.
✔️ 40 points for a destroyed tank.
✔️ 50 points for missile systems.

Troops can exchange these points on a military tech marketplace—like an “Amazon for the army”—to get drones and gear.

Video proof is required. A Vampire drone, for example, costs 43 points.

Source: Politico

Pakistan Army Chief:

Any military misadventure by India will be met with a swift, resolute, and escalated response.

NEW: Pakistan Army Chief visited Tilla Ranges to oversee Exercise Hammer Strike—an intense drill by Mangla Strike Corps testing combat readiness, joint ops, and advanced weapons in battlefield-like conditions.

Fighter jets, artillery, and combat aviation featured in the exercise.