Huckabee Has a Great Idea for Where to Put a Palestinian State

"France and Saudi Arabia are rushing in to save the day. They’re planning to come to New York City, which is an odd choice of venue, as it is neither in France nor Saudi Arabia, next month in order to establish that entity that all too many people still fondly assume will bring a definitive end to the jihad against Israel: a Palestinian state. U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee, however, takes a dim view of the French-Saudi plans, and has offered the French some barbed advice on how to proceed.

Huckabee, according to a Saturday Fox News report, said that it was "incredibly inappropriate in the midst of a war that Israel is dealing with to go out and present something that I think increasingly Israelis are steadfast against.” Indeed, a majority of Israelis now oppose the “two-state solution,” after supporting it for a long time. That’s only reasonable, as it’s impossible to sustain the idea that the Palestinian Arabs will live side-by-side in peace with an Israel of any size. It’s much more likely that a Palestinian state would become a new jihad base for increased attacks against what’s left of Israel, just as Gaza did after the Israelis unilaterally withdrew from it in 2005.
Then he offered a modest proposal to the French diplomats who apparently plan to establish a Palestinian state without any input at all from the Israelis: “If France is really so determined to see a Palestinian state, I have a suggestion for them–carve out a piece of the French Riviera and create a Palestinian state.”
Huckabee continued by saying that the French were “welcome to do that,” that is, establish a Palestinian state on the French Riviera, “but they are not welcome to impose that kind of pressure on a sovereign nation. And I find it revolting that they think they have the right to do such a thing.” Indeed. Huckabee added that even though the French and the Saudis plan this display of virtue-signaling and Jew-hatred on American soil, the Trump administration will not be playing along. “I hope they will reconsider,” Huckabee said, “but the U.S. will not participate. It simply will not be a part of such a ruse." PJMedia

191 combat clashes in past 24 hours

"Ukrainian forces engaged in 191 combat clashes with Russian troops.
Airstrikes were recorded near Prokhody (Sumy region), Okip, Veterynarne, Bilyi Kolodiaz, Starovirivka (Kharkiv region), Stepanivka, Oleksandro-Kalynove, Zoria, Yablunivka, Volodymyrivka, Nykonorivka, Poltavka, Koptieve, Novotoretske, Druzhkivka, Dovha Balka, Horikhove, Oleksiivka (Donetsk region), Novodarivka, Olhivske, Poltavka, Zaliznychne, Huliaipole, Dolynka, Verkhnia Tersa, Mala Tokmachka, Zelene (Zaporizhzhia region), and Mykolaivka (Kherson region).

In response, Ukrainian aviation, missile forces, and artillery struck seven areas of enemy personnel, weaponry, and equipment concentrations, six command posts, 16 artillery systems, and one other critical Russian target.
In the Kharkiv sector, the enemy attempted to break through Ukrainian defenses four times near Starytsia, Vovchansk, and Kamianka.
In the Kupiansk sector, Ukrainian defenders repelled 11 attacks near Kindrashivka, Stepova Novoselivka, Kolisnykivka, Zahryzove, Zelenyi Hai, and toward Pishchane.
In the Lyman sector, 29 enemy assaults were recorded near Hrekivka, Kopanky, Ridkodub, Zelena Dolyna, Torske, and toward Novyi Myr, Bilohorivka, Olhivka, and Karpivka.
In the Siversk sector, Ukrainian forces repelled 11 attacks near Hryhorivka, Ivano-Darivka, and Verkhniokamianske.
In the Kramatorsk sector, Russian forces attacked Ukrainian positions twice near Chasiv Yar and Bila Hora.
In the Toretsk sector, 11 enemy assaults were recorded near Toretsk and in the direction of Dyliivka, Pleshchiivka, and Yablunivka.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Ukrainian defenders repelled 47 Russian assaults near Zoria, Rusyn Yar, Poltavka, Shevchenko Pershe, Myroliubivka, Zvirove, Malynivka, Yelyzavetivka, Lysivka, Novoserhiivka, Udachne, Andriivka, Muravka, Kotliarivka, and Oleksiivka.
In the Novopavlivka sector, 25 Russian attacks occurred near Kostiantynopil, Bahatyr, Odradne, Shevchenko, Novopil, Vilne Pole, Novosilka, Zelene Pole, and toward Komar.
In the Huliaipole sector, no clashes were reported.
In the Orikhiv sector, four Russian assaults were recorded near Stepove and toward Novodanylivka.
In the Dnipro River sector, Ukrainian defenders successfully repelled four attacks.
In the Volyn and Polissia sectors, no signs of offensive group formations by Russian forces were observed.
Ukrainian forces continue operations in the Kursk sector. Over the past day, 34 combat clashes were reported. Russian forces launched 14 airstrikes, dropping 24 guided aerial bombs, and carried out 245 shelling attacks, including nine with multiple launch rocket systems." Ukrin

Pro-Ukraine partisans sabotage railway in Russia-occupied Donetsk Oblast

"The Atesh partisan group sabotaged a railway in occupied Donetsk Oblast, disrupting Russian logistics, the group claimed in a Telegram post on June 1.
Operatives with the group destroyed a relay box on the new Volnovakha-Mariupol railway, which was recently built by occupying Russian forces. As a result, the railway signalling and traffic control system was disrupted, Atesh said.
The impacted railway has been reportedly used by Russian forces to deliver fuel, equipment, and ammunition directly to the frontline.
The Volnovakha-Mariupol railway connects occupied Donetsk oblast to Taganrog, a city in southwestern Russia, allowing Moscow's military forces to bypass Crimea and transfer cargo faster and with fewer risks, according to Atesh." KI

7 killed, 69 injured in train derailment in Russia's Bryansk Oblast following bridge collapse

"At least seven people are dead and another 69 injured after a train derailed in Russia's Bryansk Oblast overnight on May 31, following the collapse of an overhead road bridge, Bryansk Oblast Governor Alexander Bogomaz said.
At least three children have been injured in the derailment, with one being treated in hospital with serious injuries. The conductor of the train has been killed in the incident, Russian-state media outlet TASS reported.
Photos and videos posted on social media appears to show damage sustained to the train after an impact with the bridge. Russian Telegram channel ASTRA reported that a total of 379 people were on board the train at the time of derailment, around 10:45 p.m. local time." KI

173 clashes on frontline over past day

"173 combat engagements between Ukraine’s Defense Forces and Russian invaders along the front lines, with the most intense fighting occurring in the Pokrovsk and Kursk sectors.
Airstrikes were carried out on the following settlements: Khotiivka in Chernihiv region; Myropillia, Myropilske, Barylo, Pysarivka, and Osoivka in Sumy region; Pidlyman in Kharkiv region; Novopavlivka in Dnipropetrovsk region; Siversk and Dovha Balka in Donetsk region; Huliaipole, Verkhnia Tersa, Malynivka, Olhivske, and Novoselivka in Zaporizhzhia region; and Olhivka in Kherson region.

In the Kharkiv sector, Ukrainian forces repelled nine attacks near Starytsia and Vovchansk.
In the Kupiansk sector, four attacks were repelled near Stepova Novoselivka and Nova Kruhliakivka.
In the Lyman sector, the enemy attacked 13 times, trying to advance near Lypove, Hrekivka, and Ridkodub.
In the Siversk sector, the Ukrainian defenders repelled seven attacks toward Hryhorivka and near Ivano-Darivka.
In the Kramatorsk sector, seven combat clashes were recorded as invaders attempted to advance toward Predtechyne, Bila Hora, Stupochky, and near Kurdiumivka and Chasiv Yar.
In the Toretsk sector, six enemy attacks were repelled near Druzhba, Nelipivka, and Toretsk.
In the Pokrovsk sector, the Ukrainian defenders repelled 66 enemy assaults near Zoria, Popiv Yar, Malynivka, Myroliubivka, Yelyzavetivka, Lysivka, Kotlyne, Novoserhiivka, Udachne, Troitske, and Andriivka.
In the Novopavlivka sector, Ukrainian forces repelled 24 attacks near Kostiantynopil, Bahatyr, Zelene Pole, Novopil, Vilne Pole, and Novodarivka.
In the Orikhiv sector, the enemy attacked three times near Stepove and Shcherbaky.
In the Prydniprovske sector, Russians attempted one offensive action which was unsuccessful.
In the Kursk sector, Ukrainian forces repelled 26 attacks. The enemy also conducted 14 airstrikes using 26 GABs and carried out 238 artillery shellings, including 11 from MLRS." Ukrin

Stavropol explosion kills Russian official who led attacks on Ukraine's Mariupol

"An explosion in Russia’s Stavropol on May 28 killed Zaur Gurtsyev, the city's deputy mayor who participated in Russia's full-scale war against Ukraine.
Stavropol Krai Governor Vladimir Vladimirov confirmed Gurtsyev’s death, describing it as a "nighttime incident on Chekhov Street" without providing further details.
The Investigative Committee of Russia reported that the bodies of two men with multiple injuries were found at the scene.
Multiple Russian Telegram channels identified Gurtsyev as one of the victims and shared what they claimed was footage of the explosion." KI

205 clashes on front lines in past 24 hours

"Ukrainian forces engaged in 205 combat clashes with Russian invaders.
Russian airstrikes targeted multiple settlements across Ukraine, including Velykyi Prykil, Uhroidy, and Esman in the Sumy region, Dovha Balka, Zoria, Oleksandro-Kalynove, Novotoretske, Pokrovsk, Novoukrainka, Myrnohrad, and Sukhyi Yar in the Donetsk region, as well as Malynivka in the Zaporizhzhia region.
On the Kharkiv front, four attempted enemy breakthroughs were stopped near Starytsia, Vovchansk, and Krasne Pershe.

On the Kupiansk front, Ukrainian defenders repelled eight enemy attacks near Zahryzove and Zelenyi Hai.
On the Lyman front, the enemy made 24 attempts to breach Ukrainian lines near Ridkodub, Kolodiazi, Nadiia, Hrekivka, the Serebrianskyi Forest, and in the direction of Karpyvka, Serednie, Novyi Myr, and Zelena Dolyna.
On the Siversk front, three attacks were repelled near Verkhniokamianske and Hryhorivka.
On the Kramatorsk front, 15 enemy assaults were launched toward Markove, Predtechyne, Chasiv Yar, and Bila Hora.
On the Toretsk front, 21 enemy attacks were recorded around Toretsk, Dyliivka, Druzhba, and in the direction of Pleshchiivka and Oleksandro-Kalynove.
On the Pokrovsk front, Ukrainian troops stopped 54 assault attempts near Myroliubivka, Malynivka, Myrne, Lysivka, Kotlyne, Udachne, Kotliarivka, and Orikhove, as well as toward Zoria, Oleksiivka, Rusyn Yar, Novomykolaivka, and Yablunivka.
On the Novopavlivka front, 21 enemy attacks were conducted near Kostiantynopil, Bahatyr, Novopil, Zelene Pole, Vilne Pole, and in the direction of Voskresenka and Odradne.
On the Huliaipole front, no combat engagements were reported.
On the Orikhiv front, six enemy assaults were repelled near Shcherbaky, Stepove, Novodanylivka, and Robotyne.
On the Dnipro River axis, two enemy attacks were stopped.
On the Volyn and Polissia axes, no signs of offensive group formations were recorded.
Ukrainian forces also conducted operations in the Kursk sector, where 33 clashes occurred. The enemy launched 20 airstrikes, dropping 38 guided bombs, and carried out 205 artillery attacks, four of which involved MLRS." Ukrin

Putin lays out conditions to end Ukraine war

"Russian President Vladimir Putin has outlined conditions for ending the war in Ukraine,

which include written guarantees on NATO non-expansion and the partial lifting of Western sanctions, Reuters informs.
According to the report, Putin insists that Western leaders provide formal commitments to halt NATO's eastern expansion and ease certain sanctions before he agrees to any peace deal with Ukraine.
Following a more than two-hour phone call with US President Donald Trump last week, Putin reportedly agreed to begin working on a ceasefire memorandum, outlining the basic terms for a potential peace settlement." ms

Ukraine launches almost 300 drones at Russia; UAV facility near Moscow reportedly targeted

"Drones attacked the Kronstadt drone enterprise in the town of Dubna in Moscow Oblast

overnight, independent news channel Astra reported, as local authorities reported a Ukrainian attack against the region.
Astra published videos of residents showing a drone flying over t he city. The videos also show smoke rising above the area where the enterprise is located.
Russian air defenses shot down 296 Ukrainian drones across multiple regions overnight, Russia's Defense Ministry claimed, potentially marking one of the heaviest drone attacks against Russia during the full-scale war. Russian officials also announced that operations were suspended at Vnukovo, Zhukovsky, and Sheremetyevo airports.

A fire also broke out in Zelenograd near Moscow, allegedly connected to the drone strikes.
Russian officials have claimed that there are no casualties or serious damage to report." KI

216 clashes on frontline

"216 combat clashes between Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian invaders occurred on the frontline.
The aggressor conducted air strikes, particularly targeting the areas near the settlements of Sumy, Petrushivka, Osoivka, Klymentove in Sumy region; Stepanivka in Donetsk region; Novodarivka, Huliaipole, Kamianske, Stepnohirsk in Zaporizhzhia region; and Lvove in Kherson region.
In the Kharkiv sector, the enemy attacked the Ukrainian positions nine times near the settlements of Vovchansk, Zapadne, Stroivka, Fiholivka, and Dovhenke.
In the Kupiansk sector, two enemy attacks occurred yesterday. The Ukrainian defenders stopped enemy assault actions near Zahryzove.

In the Lyman sector, the enemy launched 32 attacks. They attempted to break into the Ukrainian defenses near Serebriansky Forest, Nadiya, Novomykhailivka, Ridkodub, Kopanky, Katerynivka, Yampolivka, Zelena Dolyna, and in the directions of Hrekivka, Hryhorivka, Karpivka, and Novyi Myr.
In the Kramatorsk sector, 11 clashes were recorded near Chasiv Yar, Orikhovo-Vasylivka, and towards Bila Hora.
In the Toretsk sector, Russian forces carried out 19 attacks near Druzhba, Dyliivka, Kurdiumivka, and Toretsk.
In the Pokrovsk sector, the Ukrainian defenders repelled 65 enemy assault attempts near the settlements of Zoria, Myroliubivka, Malynivka, Lysivka, Zvirove, Udachne, Yelyzavetivka, Dachenske, Kotlyne, Horikhove, Novoserhiivka, Novomykolaivka, Muravka, Kotliarivka, Troitske, Bohdanivka, Andriivka, and towards Yablunivka and Oleksiivka.
In the Novopavlivka sector, the enemy conducted 25 attacks near the settlements of Kostiantynopil, Burlatske, Novopil, Zelene Pole, and towards Shevchenko.
In the Orikhiv sector, the Russian invaders attempted to advance 11 times near Mali Shcherbaky, Shcherbaky, Stepove, and in the directions of Novoandriivka and Novodanylivka.
In the Siversk, Huliaipole, and Prydniprovske sectors, the enemy did not conduct active offensive operations.
In the Volyn and Polissia sectors, there are no signs of enemy offensive groups formation.
The Defense Forces of Ukraine continue to hold the enemy in the Kursk sector. Yesterday, Russian forces launched 11 air strikes, dropping 21 guided aerial bombs and carried out 273 shellings, including 14 with multiple rocket launchers. The Ukrainian defenders repelled 32 enemy assault attempts." Ukrin

170 clashes on frontline over past day

"170 recorded combat clashes, with the most intense fighting taking place in the Pokrovsk and Novopavlivka sectors.
Russian forces carried out airstrikes on the settlements of Poliushkyne in Chernihiv region, Osoivka, Uhroidy in Sumy region, Novotoretske, Dovha Balka, Toretsk, Kostiantynivka, Novopil in Donetsk region, Novohryhorivka in Dnipropetrovsk region, Malynivka, Zaliznychne, Stepnohirsk, Kamianske, Novoandriivka in Zaporizhzhia region, and Odradokamianka in Kherson region.

In the Kharkiv sector, Ukrainian forces repelled five attacks near Vovchansk and Dvorichna.
In the Kupiansk sector, five Russian attacks were repelled near Zahryzove and toward Petropavlivka and Nova Kruhliakivka.
In the Lyman sector, the enemy launched 16 attacks trying to break through near Hrekivka, Novomykhailivka, Ridkodub, Yampolivka, Torske, and toward Hryhorivka.
In the Siversk sector, three Russian attacks were stopped near Bilohorivka and Verkhniokamianske.
In the Kramatorsk sector, five enemy attacks occurred near Chasiv Yar, Orikhovo-Vasylivka, and in the direction of Stupochky, Bila Hora, and Predtechyne.
In the Toretsk sector, 12 enemy attacks were launched in the areas of Ozarianivka, Toretsk, and Shcherbynivka.
In the Pokrovsk sector, the Ukrainian defenders halted 65 Russian assaults near the settlements of Zoria, Oleksandropil, Malynivka, Yelyzavetivka, Myroliubivka, Lysivka, Udachne, Novomykolaivka, Kotliarivka, Troitske, and Andriivka.
In the Novopavlivka sector, 24 attacks were recorded near Kostiantynopil, Bahatyr, Odradne, Zelenyi Hai, Novosilka, Novopil, and Vilne Pole.
In the Orikhiv sector, four enemy assaults were repelled in the areas of Mali Shcherbaky, Stepove, and toward Novoandriivka.
In the Prydniprovske sector, Russian troops attempted to advance on Ukrainian positions but were stopped.
In the Kursk sector, Ukrainian defense forces continue to restrain Russian forces. Over the past day, the enemy carried out 16 airstrikes, dropping 29 guided bombs, conducted 228 shellings, including eight from multiple launch rocket systems. Ukrainian defenders repelled 23 assaults." Ukrin

Russian shelling of Kherson region

"Eight people, including two children, were injured in the Kherson region due to Russian aggression." Ukrin

Palestinian Authority President Issues Warning to Hamas

"Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas recently called on Hamas to release all

Israeli hostages, disarm, and give control of Gaza to the Palestinian Authority. He accused Hamas of giving Israel justification for military action and urged the group to become a political party under Palestinian law. Abbas delivered his strongest criticism of Hamas since the conflict escalated over a year ago." MS

Two injured in Mykolaiv region following Russian drone attacks

"Two people were injured in the Mykolaiv region as a result of Russian drone strikes." Ukrin

Trump on Fire, Rips Putin and Zelensky in Powerful Statement

"President Donald Trump took to his Truth Social account to fire a broadside at Russian President Vladimir Putin as well as Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky. In typical Trump fashion, he let both of the other national leaders have it.

"I'm not happy with what Putin's doing! He's killing a lot of people. And I don't know what the hell happened to Putin! I've known him a long time. Always gotten along with him. But he's sending rockets into cities and killing people. And I don't like it at all. OK? We're in the middle of talking and he's shooting rockets into Kiev and other cities! I don't like it at all."
We should note that President Trump isn't sparing Ukraine's president, either; in his Truth Social post on Sunday, the president wrote: "Likewise, President Zelensky is doing his Country no favors by talking the way he does. Everything out of his mouth causes problems, I don’t like it, and it better stop." 

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180 combat clashes in past day

"180 combat clashes were recorded between the Defense Forces of Ukraine and Russian invaders along the frontline.
Airstrikes targeted multiple locations, including Osoivka in the Sumy region; Dovha Balka, Oleksandro-Kalynove, Stepanivka, and Novopil in the Donetsk region; and Novodarivka, Huliaipole, Malynivka, Mala Tokmachka, Kamianske, and Shcherbaky in the Zaporizhzhia region.

In the Kharkiv sector, Russian forces launched six attacks against Ukrainian positions near Vovchansk, Stroivka, and Krasne Pershne.
In the Kupiansk sector, Ukrainian defenders repelled two Russian assaults in the areas of Kruhliakivka and Nova Kruhliakivka.
In the Lyman sector, Russian forces launched 21 attacks, attempting to breach Ukrainian defenses in the direction of Ridkodub, Zelena Dolyna, and Novyi Myr, as well as near Hrekivka, Lypove, Torske, and the Serebrianskyi Forest area.
In the Siversk sector, Ukrainian Defense Forces successfully repelled six offensives near Hryhorivka, Bilohorivka, and Verkhniokamianske.
The Kramatorsk sector saw 10 combat clashes, with Russian troops advancing toward Predtechyne and Bila Hora, and launching offensives near Chasiv Yar and Kurdiumivka.
In the Toretsk sector, Russian forces carried out 10 attacks in the vicinity of Toretsk, Romanivka, Dyliivka, and in the direction of Novospaske.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Ukrainian Defense Forces successfully thwarted 63 Russian assaults across multiple locations, including Kotliarivka, Malynivka, Lysivka, Udachne, Zvirove, Troitske, Yelyzavetivka, Andriivka, Nova Poltavka, and Horikhove. Russian forces also attempted attacks in the direction of Novomykolaivka, Shevchenko Pershe, Zorya, Muravka, Oleksiivka, and Myroliubivka.
In the Novopavlivka sector, Russian militants launched 24 offensives in the areas of Novopil, Kostiantynopil, Novosilka, and Vilne Pole, as well as in the directions of Myrne, Shevchenko, Komar, Zelene Pole, and Bahatyr.
In the Prydniprovskyi sector, Russian forces attempted to advance near Kozachi Laheri three times but failed to break through Ukrainian defenses.
Meanwhile, in the Kursk sector, Ukrainian defense forces continue to hold back Russian troops. Yesterday, the enemy launched 14 airstrikes, dropping 25 guided aerial bombs, and fired 225 times—13 of those using multiple launch rocket systems. Ukrainian defenders successfully stopped 26 Russian assault attempts." Ukrin

North Korean Destroyer -- Destroyed

"North Korea became something of a widespread punchline Wednesday when a ballyhooed

launch of the nation’s fancy new naval destroyer ended up, well, destroyed.
And North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is steaming mad about it....the 5,000-ton naval destroyer — an impressive spectacle — met its demise due to a snafu from trying to get into the water.
A hitch with the ramp at the northeastern port of Chongjin caused the whole destroyer to become unbalanced, crushing the bottom of the ship. It got stuck before ultimately falling into the water on its side." WJ

Lavrov dismisses Vatican as possible venue for Russia-Ukraine peace talks

"Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on May 24 cast doubt on the Vatican as a possible venue for future peace talks with Ukraine, saying the Catholic seat would not be an appropriate platform for negotiations between two Orthodox Christian nations.

Previously, Pope Leo XIV expressed his willingness to host the next round of peace talks in the Vatican. Several of Ukraine's partners, including the United States, have suggested that the Vatican could become a neutral platform for further negotiations.
"Imagine the Vatican as a venue for negotiations," Lavrov reportedly said during a speech at the Diplomatic Academy in Moscow. “It would be a bit inelegant for Orthodox countries to use a Catholic platform to discuss issues on how to remove the root causes (of the war)."
Lavrov added that he believed "it would not be very comfortable for the Vatican itself to host delegations from two Orthodox countries in these circumstances." KI

204 engagements on front lines in past day

"Russian forces launched a massive assault on multiple fronts across Ukraine over the past 24 hours, with 204 combat engagements recorded.
The aggressor carried out airstrikes near Krasychka and Velyka Pysarivka in the Sumy region; Zoria, Novotoretske, Sofiivka, Koptieve, Dovha Balka, Poltavka, Shakhove, Pokrovsk, Novopavlivka, Oleksandro-Kalynove, Myrnohrad, Sukhyi Yar, Novopil,

Perebudova, and Komar in the Donetsk region; Dachne in the Dnipropetrovsk region; Novodarivka, Huliaipole, Malynivka, Novoandriivka in the Zaporizhzhia region; and Kozatske in the Kherson region.
On the Kharkiv axis, the enemy attempted to break through Ukrainian defensive lines five times near Vovchansk, Stroivka, Kutkivka, and Vovchanski Khutory.
On the Kupiansk axis, five assaults were recorded, with Ukrainian defenders repelling attacks near Petropavlivka, Zahryzove, and Nova Kruhliakivka.
On the Lyman axis, enemy forces launched 23 attacks, trying to penetrate Ukrainian defenses near Kopanky, Lypove, Ridkodub, Zelena Dolyna, Kolodiazi, Torske, Novomykhailivka, and in the direction of Karpivka, Hryhorivka, Hrekivka, and Olhivka.
On the Siversk axis, three enemy attempts to advance were made near Bilohorivka, Vyimka, and Pereizne.
On the Kramatorsk axis, Russia's invading forces launched four attacks west of Andriivka and toward Predtechyne and Bila Hora.
On the Toretsk axis, the enemy conducted 16 assaults near Druzhba, Dyliivka, Krymske, Toretsk, Shcherbynivka, Petrivka, and toward Pleschyivka and Yablunivka.
On the Pokrovsk axis, Ukrainian forces repelled 65 enemy assaults near Zoria, Nova Poltavka, Myroliubivka, Yelyzavetivka, Lysivka, Udachne, Malynivka, Sukhyi Yar, Novoserhiivka, Muravka, Troitske, Dachenske, Kotlyne, Kotliarivka, Horikhove, Novoukrainka, Oleksiivka, and Andriivka.
On the Novopavlivka axis, the enemy carried out 14 attacks near Kostiantynopil, Bahatyr, Odradne, Shevchenko, Vesele, Vilne Pole, Novosilka, Zelene Pole, and Novopil.
On the Orikhiv axis, Russian forces attacked Ukrainian positions four times near Stepove, Mali Shcherbaky, and in the direction of Novoandriivka.
On the Huliaipole and Dnipro River axes, the enemy did not conduct active offensive operations.
On the Kursk axis, the enemy conducted 12 airstrikes, dropped 16 guided bombs, and shelled Ukrainian positions 246 times, including six times using multiple rocket launchers. Ukrainian defenders repelled 39 enemy assaults." Ukrin

Russian military strikes drone-making plant in Kiev

"The Russian military has carried out a successful strike against a drone and missile production plant in the Ukrainian capital, Kiev, the Defense Ministry in Moscow has said. Other targets included a surveillance center and a US-made Patriot air defense system." RT

85 combat clashes on frontline

"Ukrainian defenders have engaged in 85 combat clashes with Russian forces.
In the Kharkiv sector, Russian troops made three attempts to break through Ukrainian defenses near Vovchansk and Vovchanski Khutori but were repelled.
In the Kupiansk sector, Russian forces attempted advances toward Petropavlivka and Nova Kruhliakivka twice, but Ukrainian defense forces successfully stopped them.
In the Lyman sector, Russian troops launched 12 attacks near the settlements of Kopanky, Lypove, Ridkodub, Zelena Dolyna, Kolodiazi, and Torske, as well as in the directions of Karpivka, Hrekivka, and Olhivka. Three combat engagements are currently ongoing.
In the Siversk sector, Ukrainian forces successfully repelled two enemy attacks near Bilohorivka and Pereizne.

In the Kramatorsk sector, Ukrainian defenders repelled two Russian assaults west of Andriivka and toward Predtechyno, while one combat engagement remains ongoing.
In the Toretsk sector, Russian troops launched nine attacks near Druzhba, Diliyivka, Krymske, Toretsk, Shcherbynivka, Petrivka, and in the direction of Pleshchiyivka. Three engagements are still underway.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Russian forces attempted 25 offensives to push Ukrainian defenders from their positions in Zoria, Nova Poltavka, Myroliubivka, Yelyzavetivka, Lysivka, Udachne, Novoserhiivka, Muravka, Troitske, and Andreeva. Ukrainian troops are holding firm, having already repelled 19 attacks, while six battles continue. Enemy losses are being assessed. In addition, Russian airstrikes targeted Zorya, Novotoretske, Sofiivka, and Koptieve.
In the Novopavlivka sector, Russian troops carried out 10 assaults near Kostiantynopil, Bahatyr, Vilne Pole, Rivne, and Novosilka. Two firefights remain ongoing. Meanwhile, Russian airstrikes hit areas near Novodarivka, Novopil, Perebudova, and Komar.
In the Orikhiv sector, Russian forces, supported by aviation, advanced toward Novoandriivka, with combat engagements reported near Stepove and Mali Shcherbaky. Three combat engagements were recorded.
In the Prydniprovskyi sector, the enemy did not launch active offensives but carried out an airstrike on the village of Kozatske.
In the Kursk sector, the Armed Forces of Ukraine repelled 11 enemy attacks over the past day, with five additional combat engagements still underway. Russian troops conducted eight airstrikes, dropped nine glide bombs, and carried out 62 artillery strikes, including two MLRS attacks." Ukrin

Largest POW Swap Of Ukraine War Unfolds - 2K Total In Coming Days

"Last week's Istanbul peace talks between Russia and Ukraine did not lead to much in terms of achieving ceasefire or peace as there were no breakthroughs whatsoever. However, it did give the two sides a chance to increase their swaps of POWs, and this is where Istanbul bore fruit.
The delegations agreed to a swap of 1,000 captives from each side, totaling 2,000 - which makes it by far the biggest single exchange of the war. Friday saw the two sides complete an initial round of fulfilling this agreement, with almost 800 people released." ZH

Victims Fight For Life After Mass Stabbing at German Railway Station, One Female Arrested

"Twelve people are injured and three of them are in “mortal danger” after a mass stabbing at Germany’s Hamburg Central railway station.
The attacks appear to have been at random among people crowded on the railway platform during the evening rush hour.

A mass stabbing was perpetrated at Hamburg Hauptbahnhof on Friday evening. A female suspect, as of yet unidentified, has been taken into custody, reports Germany’s Bild.
At least 12 people were injured. Three of these were said by paramedics to be in “mortal danger” and fighting for life. The attack, which took place on the platform between tracks 13 and 14 at the station was left slicked with blood.
The attack is the second mass stabbing in Germany in a matter of days. As previously reported, a stabbing in the early hours of Sunday morning in Bielefeld, North Rhine-Westphalia, allegedly by a Syrian migrant was days later classified as a possible terror attack after Islamist literature was found on the attacker and at his home. As well as using a knife, the man is alleged to have wielded a spear and a bottle of petrol." Breitbart

Jihadists Launch Deadly Attack On Russian Airbase On Syria's Coast

"In another clear indicator of just how drastically everything has changed in Syria in the wake of Bashar al-Assad's ouster in December last year, a militant group attempted to storm Russia's Hmeimim air base on Syria’s coast on Wednesday. Already the future of the base is uncertain,

but Russia has still been maintaining it - given also Hmeimim is Moscow's only airbase on the Mediterranean.
"Militants attacked a Russian air base in Syria, killing two soldiers, a Syrian government official and a local activist said Wednesday," according to The Associated Press. Russian statements, which offered little detail, did not indicate if the slain were Russian soldiers or possibly foreign nationals who were contractors.
At least two militants were killed during their assault on the airbase. They are being widely reported as foreign Islamist fighters affiliated with the new Syrian government's military under President Sharaa (Jolani)." ZH

141 combat clashes on frontline over past day, Russians attempting to advance in Zaporizhzhia region

"Ukrainian Defense Forces engaged in 141 combat clashes with Russian invaders along the front lines.
Airstrikes targeted the settlements of Velykyi Prykil in Sumy region, Mykolaivka in Chernihiv region, Rublene, Milove in Kharkiv region, Pokrovsk, Stepanivka, Novotoretske, Hnativka, Komar, Novoukrainka in Donetsk region, Novodarivka, Huliaipole, Vysoke, Kamianske, Novodanylivka, Stepnohirsk in Zaporizhzhia region.
In the Kharkiv sector, Russian forces attempted eight breakthroughs near Vovchansk, Mala Shapkivka, and toward Dovhenke.

In the Kupiansk sector, six assaults were repelled near Petropavlivka, Kolisnykivka, Kindrashivka, Nova Kruhliakivka, and towards Pishchane.
In the Lyman sector, Russians attacked 12 times near Hrekivka, Novyi Myr, Torske, Lypove, and Ridkodub.
In the Siversk sector, three enemy attacks occurred near Hryhorivka, Vyimka, and Bilohorivka.
In the Kramatorsk sector, Russians carried our four attacks near Chasiv Yar and Bila Hora.
In the Toretsk sector, the enemy conducted nine attempts to break through near Romanivka, Toretsk, Dachne, and Dyliivka.
In the Pokrovsk sector, the Ukrainian defenders repelled 44 Russian assaults near Nova Poltavka, Yelyzavetivka, Lysivka, Malynivka, Zvirove, Kotliarivka, Dachenske, Udachne, Troitske, Andriivka, and in the direction of Oleksiivka, Promin, Shevchenko Pershe, and Myroliubivka.
In the Novopavlivka sector, 14 attacks were halted near Kostiantynopil, Vilne Pole, and toward Shevchenko and Novopil.
In the Huliaipole sector, Ukraine’s forces stopped one enemy assault near Vysoke.
In the Orikhiv sector, Russian forces carried out two attacks near Novodanylivka.
In the Prydniprovske sector, no active Russian offensive actions were recorded.
In the Volyn and Polissia sectors, no signs of enemy offensive group formation were spotted.
Ukrainian forces also continued operations in the Kursk sector, where Russia launched 16 airstrikes, dropping 23 guided bombs, conducted 230 shellings, and seven MLRS strikes. Ukrainian defenders repelled 21 Russian assaults in this sector." Ukrin

Israeli Embassy Staffers Shot, Killed in D.C. Suspect Shouted ‘Free, Free Palestine’

"At least two staffers with the Israeli embassy were reportedly shot and killed outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, DC, on Wednesday night.

One witness claimed that the individual who committed the killing shouted, “Free Palestine,” repeatedly while being escorted out by police.
Danny Dannon, Israel’s ambassador to the U.N., called the shooting, “a depraved act of anti-Semitic terrorism” in a post on X.
Donald J. Trump
@realDonaldTrump
These horrible D.C. killings, based obviously on antisemitism, must end, NOW! Hatred and Radicalism have no place in the USA. Condolences to the families of the victims. So sad that such things as this can happen! God Bless You ALL!" 

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144 combat clashes on front lines in past day

"Ukrainian forces engaged in 144 combat clashes with Russian invaders over the past 24 hours.
On the Kharkiv axis, the enemy made six unsuccessful attempts to advance near Vovchansk, Kamianka, and toward Mala Shapkivka.

On the Kupiansk axis, there were four enemy attacks near Kindrashivka, Zahryzove, and Nova Kruhliakivka, all repelled by Ukrainian forces.
On the Lyman axis, Russian forces made 17 attempts to push forward near Ridkodub, Hrekivka, and Zelena Dolyna, toward Novoserhiivka, Olhivka, Novyi Myr, and within the Serebrianskyi Forest.
On the Siversk axis, Ukrainian forces repelled two attacks near Bilohorivka.
On the Kramatorsk axis, the enemy launched three assaults near Chasiv Yar and in the direction of Predtechyne.
On the Toretsk axis, Russian troops carried out 16 attacks near Dyliivka, Druzhba, and Toretsk.
On the Pokrovsk axis, Ukrainian defenders repelled 54 enemy assaults near the settlements of Yablunivka, Zoria, Shevchenko Pershe, Nova Poltavka, Myroliubivka, Yelyzavetivka, Lysivka, Dachenske, Kotlyne, Novoserhiivka, Udachne, Troitske, Promin, Kotliarivka, Andriivka, and in the directions of Popovyi Yar and Novomykolaivka.
On the Novopavlivka axis, Ukrainian forces repelled 19 enemy attacks near Bahatyr, Odradne, Shevchenko, Vesele, Rivnopil, Novopil, Zelene Pole, and Vilne Pole.
On the Huliaipole axis, Russian troops made three unsuccessful attempts to advance near Vysoke.
On the Orikhiv axis, four attacks were repelled near Shcherbaky, Stepove, and toward Pavlivka.
On the Dnipro River axis, enemy units attempted to advance once, but were unsuccessful.
On the Kursk axis, Ukrainian troops repelled five assaults over the past day. The enemy also launched 17 airstrikes using 34 guided aerial bombs and conducted 191 shelling attacks, nine of which were from MLRS." Ukrin

New microbe discovered aboard Chinese space station

"Scientists have identified a new microbe that developed on board China's Tiangong space station, according to a new study.

The strain, officially named niallia tiangongensis, is a new variant of a terrestrial bacteria and was found in a cabin inside the space station.
The discovery holds major implications for future space missions, astronaut health, and biosecurity.
Niallia tiangongensis demonstrated noteworthy resilience to space-specific stressors, including enhanced repair from radiation damage and the ability to survive oxidative stress—factors critical for maintaining long-term spaceflight safety.
Samples were stored at very low temperatures, returned to Earth, and subjected to genomic, metabolic, and phylogenetic analysis.
Researchers found that the new strain belongs to the genus niallia in the family cyto bacillaceae, but is genetically distinct from known relatives on Earth." ms

164 combat clashes on front lines in past 24 hours

"Ukrainian forces engaged in 164 combat clashes with Russian invaders, with the highest number of enemy attacks reported in the Pokrovsk sector.
Enemy airstrikes targeted several areas, including Dvorichanske in the Kharkiv region, Berestok, Zoria, Poltavka, Koptieve, Popiv Yar, Myrnohrad, Udachne, Piddubne, Novodarivka, and Tolstoi in the Donetsk region, Filiia in the Dnipropetrovsk region, and Huliaipole and Vysoke in the Zaporizhzhia region.
In the Kharkiv sector, the enemy attempted to breach defensive lines near Vovchansk and towards Stroivka three times.

In the Kupiansk sector, one attack was recorded near Nova Kruhliakivka.
In the Lyman sector, the enemy launched 30 assaults, trying to break through Ukrainian defenses near Kopanky, Ridkodub, Novyi Myr, Hrekivka, Zelena Dolyna, Yampolivka, and Torske.
In the Siversk sector, one enemy attempt to advance near Bilohorivka was recorded.
In the Kramatorsk sector, six attacks took place near Chasiv Yar, Kurdiumivka, and toward Predtechyne and Bila Hora.
In the Toretsk sector, 14 attacks occurred near Druzhba, Petrivka, and Toretsk.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Ukrainian defenders repelled 44 enemy assaults near Yablunivka, Novoolenivka, Malynivka, Shevchenko Pershe, Myroliubivka, Promin, Lysivka, Zvirove, Udachne, Novoserhiivka, Troitske, Kotliarivka, and Andriivka.
In the Novopavlivka sector, the enemy carried out 33 attacks near Vilne Pole, Pryvilne, Zelene Pole, Kostiantynopil, Bahatyr, Burlatske, Vesele, and toward Odradne.
In the Huliaipole sector, Ukrainian troops repelled two assaults near Vysoke.
In the Orikhiv sector, two enemy attempts to advance were recorded near Novoandriivka and Mali Shcherbaky.
In the Dnipro River sector, one unsuccessful enemy assault was reported.
In the Volyn and Polissia sectors, no signs of enemy offensive group formations were observed.
In the Kursk sector, the enemy carried out 19 airstrikes, dropping 40 glide bombs, conducted 261 shelling attacks (including four with MLRS), and launched 13 assault attempts — all of which were repelled by Ukrainian forces." Ukrin

Trump Unveils $175 Billion Plan For "Golden Dome" Missile Defense System

"The Department of Defense has selected a design for President Donald Trump’s “Golden Dome” missile defense initiative, Trump announced.

“I’m pleased to announce that we have officially selected an architecture for this state-of-the-art system that will deploy next-generation technologies across the land, sea, and space, including space-based sensors and interceptors,” Trump told reporters at the White House.
In his first week in office, Trump signed an executive order directing the Department of Defense to devise a plan to implement his missile defense proposal.
“It should be fully operational before the end of my term. So we'll have it done in about three years,” the president said.
Trump said the plan the Department of Defense has selected should cost about $175 billion to complete.
The plan will meld new technologies with existing U.S. missile defense systems.
Canada may also partner with the United States to help develop the improved missile defense shield, the president said. “Canada wants to be a part of it, which would be a fairly small expansion, but we'll work with them on pricing.” 

ZeroHedge

"It Went Very Well" - Trump Sees Imminent "End To The War" After Two-Hour-Call With Putin

 "Confirming the optimistic readout from the Kremlin, President Trump just posted on TruthSocial stating that his call with Putin "went very well." 

Just completed my two hour call with President Vladimir Putin of Russia.
I believe it went very well.

Russia and Ukraine will immediately start negotiations toward a Ceasefire and, more importantly, an END to the War.
The conditions for that will be negotiated between the two parties, as it can only be, because they know details of a negotiation that nobody else would be aware of.
The tone and spirit of the conversation were excellent. If it wasn’t, I would say so now, rather than later.
Russia wants to do largescale TRADE with the United States when this catastrophic “bloodbath” is over, and I agree.
There is a tremendous opportunity for Russia to create massive amounts of jobs and wealth. Its potential is UNLIMITED. Likewise, Ukraine can be a great beneficiary on Trade, in the process of rebuilding its Country.
Negotiations between Russia and Ukraine will begin immediately.
I have so informed President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, of Ukraine, Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, President Emmanuel Macron, of France, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, of Italy, Chancellor Friedrich Merz, of Germany, and President Alexander Stubb, of Finland, during a call with me, immediately after the call with President Putin.
The Vatican, as represented by the Pope, has stated that it would be very interested in hosting the negotiations.
Let the process begin!" 

ZeroHedge