'Very Angry' Trump Goes Off on Putin Over Ukraine in NBC Interview—in No Uncertain (Salty) Terms

"In what amounted to a fortuitous opportunity for President Donald Trump to distance his beliefs from those of Russian President
Vladimir Putin over the Russia-Ukraine War, Trump went off on Putin during a phone interview, which was aired by NBC News on Sunday.
While Trump critics have accused Trump of everything from siding with Putin against Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky over the war to being little more than Putin's puppet, Trump came out of the gate in no uncertain terms during the interview, saying he was "very angry" and "p***** off," and telling NBC that Putin's comments are not "going in the right direction."
As Agence France-Presse reported on Friday, Putin is now calling for a Ukrainian transitional government to replace Zelensky.
Trump told NBC:
"If I feel, if we’re in the midst of a negotiation, you could say that I was very angry, p***** off, when Putin said yesterday that … you know, when Putin started getting into Zelensky’s credibility, because that’s not going in the right location, you understand? If Russia and I are unable to make a deal on stopping the bloodshed in Ukraine, and if I think it was Russia’s fault — which it might not be — but if I think it was Russia’s fault, I am going to put secondary tariffs on oil, on all oil coming out of Russia.
That would be that if you buy oil from Russia, you can’t do business in the United States. There will be a 25 percent tariff on all oil — a 25- to 50-point tariff on all oil."
Strong words — albeit with a bit of hedging. Diplomacy?"
RedState

Russia attacks Kharkiv with drones

"Russia launched a wave of Shahed kamikaze drones against Ukraine in the night with Kharkiv suffering some of the worst damage. Explosions rocked the city within the first hour of the attack, leaving at least two people dead and more than 30 others injured, including five children." NV

223 clashes on front lines in past day

"Ukrainian forces engaged in 223 combat clashes with Russian invaders.
Enemy airstrikes targeted multiple settlements, including Mykhailivske, Naumivka, Stepok, Prokhody, Petrushivka, Uhroidy, Krasnopillia, and Myropilske in the Sumy region; Slatyne in the Kharkiv region; Oleksiievo-Druzhkivka, Oleksandropil, Sukhyi Yar, Poltavka, Kozatske, Myrnohrad, Pokrovsk, Chunyshyne, Hryshyne, Novooleksandrivka, Novopavlivka, Zelenyi Hai, Piddubne, Zelene Pole, and Novopil in the Donetsk region; and Huliaipole in the Zaporizhzhia region.

In the Kharkiv sector, Ukrainian forces repelled four enemy attacks near Vovchansk and Kamianka.
In the Kupiansk sector, Ukrainian defenders repelled six enemy attacks in the direction of Pishchane, Petropavlivka, and near Zahryzove.
In the Lyman sector, the enemy carried out 23 attacks, attempting to advance near Nadiia, Yampolivka, Kolodiazi, Torske, and in the directions of Nove, Olhivka, and Novomykhailivka.
In the Siversk sector, the enemy attacked Ukrainian positions three times near Ivano-Darivka and Pereizne.
In the Kramatorsk sector, 13 clashes were recorded in the areas of Maiske, Oleksandro-Shultyne, Predtechyne, Bila Hora, near Chasiv Yar, Stupochky, and Kurdiumivka.
In the Toretsk sector, the enemy made 19 attacks near Krymske, Toretsk, and in the direction of Dyliivka.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Ukrainian defenders stopped 93 offensive actions by the aggressor outside of the settlements of Novotoretske, Panteleimonivka, Oleksandropil, Vodiane Druhe, Yelyzavetivka, Lysivka, Kotlyne, Udachne, Novoserhiivka, Uspenivka, Novooleksandrivka, Sribne, Andriivka, as well as in the direction of Kotliarivka.
In the Novopavlivka sector, Ukrainian forces repelled 15 attacks on Ukrainian positions near Kostiantynopil, Skudne, and in the direction of Rozlyv.
In the Huliaipole sector, the occupiers carried out nine attacks near Pryvilne, Novosilka, and in the direction of Novopillia.
In the Orikhiv sector, the enemy made two attacks near the settlements of Kamianske and Lobkove.
In the Dnipro River sector, the enemy launched two unsuccessful offensive actions towards Sadove and Prydniprovske.
In the Kursk region, Ukrainian forces stopped 31 attacks by Russian invaders. Additionally, the enemy carried out 18 airstrikes using 23 guided bombs and made 265 artillery strikes on Ukrainian positions and populated areas, including ten from multiple launch rocket systems." Ukrin

Putin’s Limo Explodes In Front of FSB Headquarters Three Days After Zelensky Predicted Russian President’s Imminent Death

"One of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s limos exploded near

Moscow’s FSB secret service headquarters Saturday, according to reports.
The vehicle is believed to be part of Putin’s official car fleet. Notably, just three days ago on Wednesday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky claimed Putin “will die soon” and the ongoing war “will come to an end.”

Coinciding with this major provocation, the UK & France have announced the deployment of troops to Ukraine." 

IW

Ukrainian man stabs five in central Amsterdam

"The man who stabbed five people in central Amsterdam has been identified as a 30-year-old

Ukrainian citizen from Donetsk. Amsterdam police detained a man at the scene of a knife attack near Dam Square and later identified him as a Ukrainian citizen. The suspect checked into a hotel in Amsterdam the day before the attack. The victims include two elderly Americans, a 26-year-old Polish citizen, a 73-year-old Belgian woman, and a 19-year-old Dutch woman." NV

Hamas accepts new hostage deal, which Israel counters with demand for additional captives

"At least five hostages held by Hamas, including New Jersey native Edan Alexander, could be freed under new cease-fire proposals, officials said Saturday as tens of thousands of protestors flooded Israeli streets demanding the release of all captives.
The terror group agreed to release the five hostages, who were kidnapped in its Oct. 7, 2023 massacre in Israel, in exchange for a 50-day cease-fire over the Eid al-Fitr holiday and continuing through Passover.
The proposal, put forward by Egypt after continued pressure from the US over the impasse, also calls for the release of Palestinian prisoners." ms

Thousands march in Paris against military aid to Ukraine

"Thousands of demonstrators marched through the streets of Paris on Saturday, protesting

French President Emmanuel Macron’s and NATO’s militaristic approach to the Ukraine conflict.
On Wednesday, Macron announced a new €2 billion ($2.16 billion) military aid package for Ukraine, after weeks of attempting to drum up support for his initiative to send Western troops as peacekeepers to the country. The new arms will include surface-to-air missiles, armored vehicles and drones, the French leader said." RT

198 clashes on frontline

"Nearly 200 combat clashes occurred between Ukraine's Defense Forces and Russian invaders on the frontlines.
In the Kharkiv sector, Ukrainian troops repelled two attacks by the enemy near Vovchansk and towards Kamianka. One battle is still ongoing. The enemy launched airstrikes on the village of Slatyne.

In the Kupiansk sector, the enemy conducted six assaults on the Ukrainian positions near Pishchane, Petropavlivka, and Zahryzove. The Ukrainian defenders repelled five attacks, with one battle still ongoing.
In the Lyman sector, throughout the day, Russian forces carried out 23 assaults near Nadiia, Yampolivka, Kolodiazi, Torske, and towards Nove, Olhivka, and Novomykhailivka. Five clashes are still unresolved.
In the Siversk sector, Russian forces launched three assaults near Ivano-Darivka and Pereyizne. Two attacks were successfully repelled by Ukrainian forces, while one battle continues.
In the Kramatorsk sector, there were 13 clashes near Maiske, Oleksandro-Shultyne, Predtechyne, Bila Hora, Chasiv Yar, Stupochky, and Kurdiumivka.
In the Toretsk sector, Russian troops attempted 18 assaults on the Ukrainian defensive positions, focusing on Krymske, Toretsk, and towards Dyliivka. All attacks were repelled.
In the Pokrovsk sector, the Russians attempted to break through the Ukrainian defenses 73 times near Novotoretske, Panteleimonivka, Oleksandropil, Vodiane Druhe, Yelyzavetivka, Lysivka, Kotlyne, Udachne, Novoserhiivka, Uspenivka, Novooleksandrivka, Sribne, Andriivka, and towards Kotliarivka. Four clashes are still ongoing. Airstrikes targeted Oleksievo-Druzhkivka, Oleksandropil, Sukhyi Yar, Poltavka, Kozatske, Myrnohrad, Pokrovsk, Chunyshyne, Hryshyne, Novooleksandrivka, and Novopavlivka.
In the Novopavlivka sector, the enemy launched 15 attacks near Kostiantynopil, Skudne, and towards Rozlyv. The Ukrainian defenders successfully repelled all the attacks. The enemy also conducted airstrikes on Zelenyi Hai and Piddubne.
In the Huliaipole sector, Russian forces conducted nine attacks near Pryvilne, Novosilka, and towards Novopil, and carried out airstrikes on Huliaipole, Novopil, and Zelene Pole.
In the Orikhiv sector, Russian forces attempted two assaults near Kamianske and Lobkove.
In the Prydniprovske sector, the enemy launched two attacks towards Sadove and Prydniprovske, both of which were unsuccessful.
In the Kursk operational zone, Ukraine’s Defense Forces repelled 31 enemy attacks throughout the day. The enemy also launched 17 airstrikes using 22 guided bombs and conducted 254 artillery strikes, including eight MLRS attacks, on Ukrainian positions and settlements." Ukrin

Zelensky: Putin ‘Will Die Soon’ And The War Will End

"Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky predicts the death of Russia’s leader Vladimir Putin “soon”, stating the invasion of his country would then have to end.
He said: “He will die soon, that’s a fact, and everything will be over. This may all end before then… I’m younger than Putin, so put your bets on me. My prospects are better.” Breitbart

Thailand reels from earthquake Bangkok grinds to a halt as tremors are felt from Burma earthquake

"Bangkok ground to a halt on Friday after a strong earthquake shook the clogged Thai capital, causing chaos and triggering citywide evacuations that left many thousands of people stranded for much of the day.

All urban rail systems were suspended and roads were gridlocked across one of Asia’s biggest cities after the earthquake in neighboring Burma caused tremors up to a magnitude of 7.1 in Bangkok, about 1,020km from the epicenter.
The earthquake killed nine people in Bangkok, including eight laborers who died after the collapse of a 33-storey building that was under construction. Rescuers with dogs searched for signs of life, with more than 100 missing at the site, authorities said.
Foreign tourists – some shirtless, bathrobes or swim shorts – had to leave their hotels and mingled with throngs of office workers evacuated from high-rise towers in Bangkok’s commercial districts, many in shock at a rare quake that caused some skyscrapers to sway for minutes." IrishTimes

Vice President JD Vance delivers remarks in Greenland

"Vice President JD Vance predicted that Greenland would voluntarily partner with the United States amid talks of acquiring the island. "If the people of Greenland were willing to partner with the United States, and I think that they ultimately will partner with the United States, we could make them much more secure," Vance said. "We could do a lot more protection."
The remarks came during a high-profile visit to the Pituffik Space Base, a U.S. facility on the island's northwest coast, which is otherwise a Danish territory.
Denmark, the vice president argued, hasn't done a good enough job securing Greenland from Russian and Chinese encroachment, leaving it vulnerable and in need of a U.S. takeover.
"What we think is going to happen is that the Greenlanders are going to choose, through self-determination, to become independent of Denmark," Vance said. "And then we're going to have conversations with the people of Greenland from there."
JustTheNews

Key points of Putin’s idea to place Ukraine under UN control

"Russian President Vladimir Putin has proposed placing Ukraine under a temporary international administration as one possible way of resolving the ongoing conflict. The idea, he said, draws on international precedent and would aim to restore legitimate governance before any peace deal could be finalized.
During his meeting with Russian nuclear submarine officers on Thursday, President Putin described a possible international mechanism for stabilizing Ukraine – placing it under temporary external administration coordinated by the United Nations.
Problem: Collapse of legitimacy in Kiev
Putin argued that Ukraine’s constitutional legitimacy has broken down due to the expiration of Vladimir Zelensky’s presidential powers last year and the lack of elections since – rendering all of his government’s claims to authority invalid.
Consequence: Power vacuum filled by radicals

Putin has warned that groups with neo-Nazi views, such as the notorious Azov battalion – which receive Western weapons and actively recruit followers – could increasingly exert de facto control in Ukraine, potentially replacing formal civilian authorities.

Suggestion: UN-led temporary external administration

Putin proposed the use of a UN-led transitional authority, referencing prior international missions

.Purpose: Restoring constitutional order and setting legal framework for stable peace

The main goal, according to Putin, would be to organize democratic elections and install a functioning, legitimate government trusted by citizens and recognized globally." RT

209 clashes on front lines in past day

"209 combat clashes between Ukrainian forces and Russian invaders were recorded on the front line.

Russian airstrikes targeted multiple settlements, including Myropilske, Prokhody, Uhroidy, Krasnopillia, Khmelivka, and Mykhailivske in the Sumy region; Yablunivka, Zoria, Novoolenivka, Hrodivka, Pokrovsk, Chunyshyne, Novoserhiivka, Novomykolaivka, and Oleksiivka in the Donetsk region; Shevchenko, Novodarivka, Novopil, and Huliaipole in the Zaporizhzhia region.
In the Kharkiv sector, the enemy made six attempts to break through Ukrainian defense lines near Vovchansk and Fyholivka.
In the Kupiansk sector, Ukrainian defenders repelled 26 enemy attacks near Stepova Novoselivka, Zahryzove, and in the directions of Petropavlivka, Pishchane, Nova Kruhliakivka, and Bohuslavka.
In the Lyman sector, Russian forces attacked Ukrainian positions 32 times, attempting to break through near Nadiia, Kolodiazi, Myrne, Yampolivka, and towards Novoserhiivka, Nove, Olhivka, Dronivka, and Hryhorivka.
In the Siversk sector, three enemy attacks were stopped near Bilohorivka and Verkhniokamianske.
In the Kramatorsk sector, the invaders launched four attacks near Chasiv Yar and Predtechyne.
In the Toretsk sector, the enemy carried out 24 attacks in the areas of Krymske, Ozarianivka, Kurdiumivka, Toretsk, and in the directions of Dyliivka, Leonidivka, and Shcherbynivka.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Ukrainian defenders stopped 68 Russian attempted assaults near Panteleimonivka, Oleksandropil, Vodiane Druhe, Yelyzavetivka, Lysivka, Sukhyi Yar, Kotlyne, Udachne, Uspenivka, Preobrazhenka, Andriivka, and towards Malynivka and Novooleksandrivka.
In the Novopavlivka sector, the enemy carried out 14 attacks near Kostiantynopil, Rozlyv, Skudne, Dniproenerhiia, and Burlatske.
In the Huliaipole sector, nine Russian attacks were stopped near Pryvilne, Novosilka, and towards Vilne Pole.
In the Orikhiv sector, Russian forces attempted to storm Ukrainian positions four times in the directions of Shcherbaky, Lobkove, and Kamianske.
In the Dnipro River sector, no combat clashes were recorded over the past 24 hours.
In the Volyn and Polissia sectors, no signs of enemy offensive group formations were detected." Ukrin

NATO Weapons ‘Disappeared’ in Ukraine

"A

Ukrainian militant taken captive by the Russian Army admitted that he never saw the
NATO weapons he was trained to use in Germany in real combat action.
Recently, Western news outlets raised alarms that Ukraine has already become the world's biggest black market for firearms." Sputnik

Erdogan Claims Turkish Protest Movement Is ‘Street Terrorism,’ Warns End Is Near

"Turkey’s authoritarian leader, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, said on Monday that the “show” put on by protesters in support of jailed Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu will soon come to an end.
“Those who terrorize our streets and want to turn this country into a place of chaos have nowhere to go. The path they have taken is a dead end,” Erdogan said.
Erdogan has dismissed the protests as “street terrorism” and “evil” since they began after Imamoglu was arrested last week." Breitbart