German special forces preparing for war with Russia

"Germany’s elite special forces are preparing for a potential large-scale war with Russia, the unit’s commander told Bild. The remarks come amid tensions between Moscow and NATO over the Ukraine conflict, with German officials warning that the armed forces must be ready for a confrontation by the end of the decade." RT

Netanyahu Claims ‘Decisive Majority,’ Vows ‘National Right-Wing Government’ — ‘Historic’ Chance to End Iran Threat

"Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed a “clear, decisive majority” among Jewish and Zionist voters early Wednesday, calling for a strong right-wing government as revised election night projections shifted in his favor and declaring a “historic” opportunity alongside President Donald Trump to eliminate the Iranian threat." Breitbart

Russians damage high school stadium in Dnipro

"As a result of the Russian attack on Dnipro, a stadium at one of the city’s high schools was damaged. The Regional Military Administration Head Oleksandr Hanzha has reported this on his Telegram channel.
“The windows at the facility have been shattered. Preliminary reports indicate that no one was injured. The threat to the city continues. Stay in safe places,” he wrote.
As a reminder, a nighttime attack by Russia damaged the SUZUKI car dealership in Podil.
The South Bridge in Kyiv was also attacked with ballistic missiles; cleanup efforts are currently underway." UN

6.0 Earthquake - 214 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu

"A very strong magnitude 6.0 earthquake occurred in the Coral Sea 140 km (87 mi) from Vanuatu around noon at 1.21 pm local time (GMT +11). The depth of the quake could not be determined, but is assumed to be shallow. The quake was not felt (or at least not reported so)." VD

Over 190 clashes on front lines in past day, most Russian attacks

"191 combat engagements between Ukraine's Defense Forces and Russian invaders were recorded along the front line.
Russian strikes targeted Bezsalivka, Koreniok, Tovstodubove, Ulаnove, Rohizne, Neskuchne, Pysarivka, Bachivsk, Vovkivka, Hirky, Kruzhok, Doroshivka, Mohrytsia, Yastrubshchyna, Nova Sich, Khrapivshchyna, Luzhky, Kozache, Obody, Mala Korchakivka, Kindrativka, Korchakivka, Volfyne, Zapsillia, and Ivolzhanske in the Sumy region, and Khrinivka in the Chernihiv region. Fotovyzh was hit by an airstrike.

In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, Russian forces carried out 37 attacks, three of them using MLRS.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, Ukraine's Defense Forces repelled five attacks. Russian invaders attacked toward Okhrimivka and Mala Vovcha.
In the Kupiansk sector, Russian forces launched three assaults toward Radkivka.
In the Lyman sector, Russian troops carried out six assault operations toward Nove, Stavky, and Lyman.
In the Sloviansk sector, the Russian army launched two attacks near Yampil and toward Orikhuvatka.
In the Kramatorsk sector, Russian troops attacked three times toward Malynivka, Vasiutynske, and Chervone.
In the Kostiantynivka sector, 15 attacks were recorded. Russian forces conducted offensive operations near Kostiantynivka and toward Raiske and Pavlivka.
The enemy launched 32 attacks in the Pokrovsk sector, attempting to advance near Sofiivka, Vilne, Vodianske, Vasylivka, Molodetske, and Udachne, and toward Toretske, Kucheriv Yar, Dobropillia, Hannivka, Novohryshyne, Hulive, and Serhiivka.
Russian forces conducted no assault operations in the Oleksandrivka sector.
In the Huliaipole sector, Russian troops launched 17 attacks, attempting to advance toward Ternuvate, Dolynka, Hirke, Charivne, and Yehorivka.
Russian forces conducted no assault operations in the Orikhiv and Dnipro River sectors." Ukrin

Two killed in Ukrainian drone strike on Belgorod

"Two civilians were killed and thirteen others wounded in a major attack on the Russian city of Belgorod, regional governor Aleksandr Shuvayev has said.
The death toll from an overnight drone strike has risen to two. One of the injured victims who was hospitalized following the attack has died, Shuvayev added. Overall thirteen people were injured, according to updated data from regional authorities. Earlier reports said one person had been killed and 14 injured." RT

Marxist Lula ‘Wins’ Brazil Election After Unprecedented Voting Time Extension…

"Socialist President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, 80, was elected president of Brazil for a fourth term in Sunday’s runoff election, narrowly defeating conservative Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro in a tightly contested race in which both sides alleged irregularities and the Supreme Court

intervened to extend voting.
At press time, with 99.76 percent remaining, Lula is in the lead with 51.75 percent, or about 64.066 million, of the votes. Sen. Bolsonaro has accumulated 48.25 percent of the vote, or about 59.725 million votes, creating a gap that authorities have deemed too large to overcome with the remaining vote.
Lula’s return to power in Brazil in 2022 was historic, as the radical Marxist founder of the Workers’ Party (PT) is a convicted felon who was sentenced to upwards of 20 years in prison in 2019 on charges of misusing public funds during his first two terms as president. He was allowed to run for president once more through the grace of the nation’s top court, the Supreme Federal Tribunal (STF), which in 2021 overturned his conviction on a technicality, not revealing any new exonerating information regarding his case." Breitbart

Kremlin begins discussing "territorial compromises" during negotiations between Ukraine, U.S., and Russia

"According to the kremlin spokesman, upcoming talks between Ukraine, the US, and Russia may involve "territorial compromises."

Peskov did not provide any details, believing that disclosing them would harm the peace process.
Zelensky stated that territorial concessions to Moscow are a red line, and negotiations will be limited solely to a ceasefire." msn

5.8 Earthquake - South Pacific Ocean, Tonga

"A strong magnitude 5.8 earthquake occurred in the South Pacific Ocean 256 km (159 mi) from Tonga late in the evening at 11.28 pm local time (GMT -11). The quake had a moderate depth of 75 km (47 mi) and was not felt (or at least not reported so)." msn

177 clashes reported on front line over past day

"A total of 177 combat engagements between Ukraine’s Defense Forces and Russian troops were recorded on the front line.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna sector, Russian forces attacked three times near Bachivsk, Boiaro-Lezhachi, and Oleksiivka.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, Ukrainian units repelled eight Russian attacks. Russian troops attempted to advance near Radkivka, Bochkovе, Okhrimivka, and Zakharivka.

In the Kupiansk sector, Russian forces conducted no assault operations over the past day.
Russian attempts to advance were thwarted in the Lyman sector, where Ukrainian defenders repelled eight attacks near Stepove, Zelena Dolyna, Kolodiazi, Stavky, Lyman, and Zarichne.
In the Sloviansk sector, Russian forces conducted no active offensive operations.
In the Kramatorsk sector, Ukrainian troops repelled one Russian attack near Malynivka.
In the Kostiantynivka sector, 12 Russian attacks were recorded. Russian forces conducted assault operations near Raiske, Mykolaipillia, Dovha Balka, Kostiantynivka, Oleksiievo-Druzhkivka, and Novoselivka.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Ukrainian defenders repelled 36 attacks. Russian troops attacked near Serhiivka and Molodetske and launched assaults toward Nadiia, Novopavlivka, Sofiivka, Vilne, Kucheriv Yar, Hannivka, Novyi Donbas, Chernihivka, Krasnopodillia, and Hulivе.
In the Oleksandrivka sector, Russian forces conducted no active offensive operations.
In the Huliaipole sector, Ukrainian forces repelled 13 Russian attacks near Uspenske, Rizdvianka, Dolynka, Hirke, and Yehorivka.
In the Orikhiv and Dnipro River sectors, Russian forces conducted no active operations over the past day.
In the Volyn and Polissia sectors, the situation remained largely unchanged. No signs of Russian forces forming offensive groupings were detected." Ukrin

Ukrainian forces reportedly strike Russian targets 2,500 kilometers from border

"Ukraine struck several targets, including a petrochemical plant and a warehouse in Siberia around 2,500 kilometers away from the border  monitoring channels reported.
A fire first broke out at the Omsky Kauchuk petrochemical plant in the Russian city of Omsk, according to Ukrainian monitoring channel Exilenova Plus.
The facility is one of Russia's largest petrochemical plants, and the company behind Omsky Kauchuk says the site is a leading producer of synthetic rubber, organic synthesis products, and methyl tert-butyl ether,pan additive used to refine gasoline." Ukrin

French-Style Unrest Spreads to Spain as Youths Riot and Loot in Barcelona

"Riots and looting spread to Barcelona, Spain, as local youths sought to imitate the unrest seen in France and other European nations in recent weeks, apparently motivated by little more than a desire to cause destruction and loot stores.

Hundreds of mostly young, hooded teenagers dressed in black descended upon the city centre of Barcelona destroying street furniture, clashing with police, and looting shops." Breitbart

Zelensky: Energy truce could signal Russia’s readiness to end war

"An energy ceasefire could be the first sign that Russia is truly ready to end the war.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky made this statement in an interview with Alla Mazur, host of “TSN.Tyzhden,” according to Ukrinform.
“An energy ceasefire as a first step. I believe this is a signal,” Zelensky said.
He noted that Ukraine is ready for trilateral negotiations at the technical working group level, which should yield concrete results." Ukrin

Injury toll from Russian attack on Vinnytsia rises to seven, search and rescue operations completed

"Seven people were injured in a Russian attack on Vinnytsia this morning, and emergency rescue operations and debris clearance at a damaged residential building have been completed." Ukrin

Student List wins Serbian election in political earthquake as Vučić concedes defeat

"Serbia has entered a new political era. The Student List has won the country's parliamentary election, marking a dramatic breakthrough for a movement that emerged from months of student protests and rapidly transformed itself into the country's most important political force.

In a brief statement to the nation, outgoing Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić conceded defeat and declared that the Student List has won the majority in parliament.
Vučić said that “based on the stratified sample, it is clear that we have lost the election,” adding that “the Student List has won and will have between 135 and 140 seats, while we will have around 105. No one else has entered parliament. The Alliance of Vojvodina Hungarians (SVM) has won three seats, the Albanians one, and I think the SDA has also secured a seat,” he added.
The Serbian Progressive Party received around 1.72 million votes, admitted Vučić. The Student List won 2.2 million, giving it a majority of 52% to 32.3 %.
The result suggests that the movement managed to attract voters far beyond the university campuses where the protests began. Young people were its most visible supporters, but the electoral coalition appears to have extended to parts of the urban middle class, opposition-minded voters and citizens who had previously been reluctant to support established opposition parties.
For years, President Aleksandar Vučić and the Serbian Progressive Party dominated Serbian politics through a combination of strong electoral organisation, extensive political influence, control over a large part of the media environment and a highly personalised political strategy centred on Vučić himself." msn