Former Pakistan Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari:

Narendra Modi is a poor copy, Temu version of Netanyahu.

Russian forces are now less than 23 km from central Sumy, having occupied Andriivka and Vodolahy, and advanced near Yablunivka and Dyliivka.

Source: DeepState

Thailand's Royal Air Force has confirmed its selection of the Saab Gripen E/F as its next-generation multi-role fighter.

Initial reports of multiple explosions just near the Hama military airport in Syria.

Russia aims to deploy 10,000 troops in Moldova’s separatist Transnistria region and install a pro-Kremlin government to enable it, Moldova’s PM Dorin Recean says.

Source: FT

The German city of Cologne is evacuating 20,500 people from a large area in the city centre so experts can defuse three unexploded bombs from WW2.

The American bombs – two 20-ton weapons and another that weighs 10 tons – were found in a shipyard on Monday.

Source: BBC

NEW: Zelensky honors SBU officers for the successful operation targeting Russian strategic aviation.

“I especially thank the Security Service of Ukraine for brilliantly exercising our right to self-defense. Operation Spiderweb proves the aggressor suffers real losses. This is justice — and pressure toward real peace.”

As of Sunday, Trump had posted 2,262 times on Truth Social in the 132 days since his inauguration.

Source: WaPo

In Ethiopia’s Amhara region, Fano forces reportedly ambushed regime troops near Jeba Mikael. The clash allegedly left 13 soldiers dead and 2 wounded.

Israeli Strikes on Syria

Israel launched airstrikes targeting Syrian military positions in Daraa and Quneitra following rocket fire claimed by a new group, Mohammed al-Deif Brigades.

Targets included the 121st Brigade, Tal al-Shaam, and 175th Regiment near the occupied Golan Heights.

Trump:

I like President XI of China, always have, and always will, but he is VERY TOUGH, AND EXTREMELY HARD TO MAKE A DEAL WITH!!!

Trump:

Powell must now LOWER THE RATE. He is unbelievable!!!

Zelensky:

Ukraine and Russia are ready to exchange 500 prisoners of war from each side this weekend.

Zelensky:

Half of 41 planes damaged in attack on Russia cannot be repaired. Attack on Russian aircraft would not have taken place if Russia agreed to a ceasefire beforehand.

I propose ceasefire until leaders’ meeting takes place. Russian proposals are ‘not doable’.

Ukraine is ready for leaders’ meeting at any time. Continuation of Istanbul meetings at a level which does not lead to decisions is meaningless.

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov:

Russia demands a clear response from the US and Britain to Ukraine's attacks on Russia's strategic aviation in order to prevent further escalation.

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov:

Russia has shown maximum restraint after Kiev's attacks on railways and airfields.

Zelensky:

The Russian memorandum is an ultimatum. Neither the Ukrainian side nor the partners will take it seriously.

Russian Foreign Ministry:

We are concerned about rising tensions around Iran and the situation potentially slipping into a full-scale confrontation.

There should be only a political and diplomatic solution.

Russia is ready to assist in the search for solutions.