"The United Kingdom, France, and other NATO states have blocked a plan under which eachmember would contribute 0.25% of their GDP to military aid for Ukraine.
Rutte did not name the members blocking the proposal, but a NATO source told the Telegraph that the opponents were the U.K., France, Canada, Italy, and Spain. "They’re not very enthusiastic about the idea," the source said.
The news comes on the heels of the U.K.'s surprise easing of Russian oil sanctions, dealing a further blow to London's image as one of Ukraine's most steadfast partners." KI
"Belarusian opposition leader in exile Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya arrived in Kyiv.
Tsikhanouskaya began her visit to the Ukrainian capital by visiting the Lukianivske military cemetery, where 24-year-old Belarusian volunteer soldier and activist Maria Zaitseva is buried. Zaitseva was killed in action in Ukraine's east." Pravada
"Minister under attack: Public Works Minister Mauricio Zamora was ambushed twice with dynamite while leading a humanitarian convoy to Oruro, forcing a retreat.
Paz’s restraint tested: President Rodrigo Paz insists on dialogue and non-lethal deployments, but warns patience may run out as protesters reject negotiations.Nation deeply divided: Supporters and opponents of Paz are mobilizing across Bolivia, reflecting sharp polarization over whether the unrest is protest or coup.
Public anger erupted in Bolivia over economic reforms implemented by President Paz, which included the termination of fuel subsidies. These measures were introduced in a context where the country was already struggling from years of mismanagement under previous socialist governments.
Left-wing strikers in Bolivia have engaged in actions that have paralyzed the country. Their activities have significantly disrupted normal operations and contributed to the political crisis.
At least 45 blockades have been established across Bolivia, leading to deaths, shortages of oxygen, and scarcities of food.
Neighboring countries have provided limited humanitarian relief to Bolivia in response to shortages caused by the blockades. This assistance aims to alleviate the lack of essential supplies such as oxygen and food." msn
"A concerning new sub-strain of Ebola, believed to have jumped from fruit bats to humans, is fueling a rapidly expanding outbreak across central Africa. In the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), authorities have recorded more than 200 deaths with an estimated 870 infections, prompting the World Health Organization to escalate its risk assessment from “high” to “very high.”
Since the WHO declared a public health emergency last Sunday, suspected cases have skyrocketed from 246 to around 750, while deaths rose sharply from 65 to 177. This marks the third-largest Ebola outbreak on record." JN
"A strong magnitude 5.5 earthquake occurred in the Philippine Sea near Siargao Island island,
Philippines, in the early morning at 12.48 am local time (Asia/Manila GMT +8). The quake had a very shallow depth of 34 km (21 mi) and was felt over a large region. The shallow depth of the quake caused it to be felt more strongly near the epicenter than a deeper quake of similar magnitude would." VD
"A strong magnitude 5.0 earthquake occurred in the Philippine Sea near the coast of Caraga, Philippines, in the evening at 9.19 pm local time (GMT +8). The quake had a shallow depth of 60 km (37 mi) and was felt by many near the epicenter." VD
A suicide bomb killed 23 people and wounded 70 others on a railway in Pakistan, with theBalochistan Liberation Army, a separatist militia group, claiming responsibility for the attack on a passenger train.
The suicide bomb attack derailed the passenger train and caused two cars to catch fire, according to the Associated Press. The attack, which occurred in the city of Quetta in the western Balochistan province, marks the latest target from the BLA, which is designated as a terrorist group by the U.S. State Department." msn
"A total of 173 combat engagements have taken place along the front line.
According to the General Staff, one combat engagement occurred today in the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors. The enemy carried out four airstrikes, dropping 13 guided bombs, and launched 54 attacks on populated areas and Ukrainian positions, including two using multiple launch rocket systems.In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, Russian forces attempted five assaults near the settlements of Fyholivka, Veterynarne, and Starytsia.
No enemy offensive actions were recorded in the Kupiansk sector.
In the Lyman sector, Ukrainian troops repelled eight attempts by Russian forces to advance near Drobysheve, Dibrova, Yampil, and Lyman.
In the Sloviansk sector, Ukraine’s forces successfully repelled four enemy attempts to advance near Zakitne and Rai-Oleksandrivka.
In the Kramatorsk sector, one enemy attack took place near Nykyforivka.
Ukrainian defenders repelled nine Russian assaults in the Kostiantynivka sector near Pleshchiivka, Ivanopillia, Kostiantynivka, Illinivka, and Rusyn Yar.
In the Pokrovsk sector, the enemy launched 32 attacks. Russian troops attempted to advance near Toretske, Novooleksandrivka, Rodynske, Hryshyne, Udachne, Molodetske, Novopavlivka, and toward Kucheriv Yar, Shevchenko, and Bilytske.
According to preliminary estimates, 50 Russian troops were eliminated and 15 wounded in this sector today. Ukrainian forces also destroyed a fuel and lubricants depot, one artillery system, three vehicles, and one piece of special equipment. Five vehicles, three artillery systems, and 13 enemy shelters were damaged. In addition, 238 drones of various types were destroyed or suppressed.
In the Oleksandrivka sector, Russian forces launched two attacks near Ternove.
In the Huliaipole sector, 18 Russian attacks were recorded near Pryluky, Zaliznychne, Olenokostiantynivka, and toward Hirske, Nove Zaporizhzhia, Staroukrainka, Verkhnia Tersa, Tsvitkove, and Charivne. Two clashes are still ongoing.
In the Orikhiv sector, three enemy attacks took place near Bilohiria, Stepnohirsk, and toward Prymorske. One battle is still ongoing.
In the Prydniprovske sector, Russian troops attacked twice near the Antonivskyi Bridge." Ukrin
