Germany urges mobilization of 900,000 reservists amid rising tensions

"Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, the chair of the Bundestag Defense Committee, calls for the immediate mobilization of 900,000 reservists into the army. "Putin is training his people for war and positioning them against the West. We must, therefore, become capable of defense as quickly as possible," she asserts." MS

55 combat clashes

"At the front lines in Ukraine, the number of combat engagements has increased to 55 since the beginning of the day. The situation remains tensest in the Pokrovsk axis.

Kharkiv axis: ten Russian airstrikes since day-start. In the afternoon, the areas of Shestakove, Veterynarne and Lyptsi settlements were bombarded from across the border. In addition, in the Kharkiv direction, Russian invaders went for another unsuccessful assault near the village of Starytsia.
Kramatorsk axis: the enemy tried seven times to improve their tactical position. They were also active in the areas of Kalynyivka and Klishchiivka. All enemy attacks were repelled.
Pokrovsk axis: four of the 17 clashes are still ongoing. Russian invaders are attacking near the settlements of Netaylove and Sokil. Their total losses in this axis amount to 358. Ukraine also destroyed a Russian tank, two armored vehicles, and six artillery systems and mortars. Another six units of military equipment were damaged." Ukrin

Bernie Sanders Boycotting ‘War Criminal’ Netanyahu Speech Before Congress

"Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) said he would “not attend” a speech given by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after Republican and Democrat lawmakers invited Netanyahu to speak before a “Joint Meeting of Congress.” MS

Israel battles Hamas as mediators call on both to accept Gaza truce plan

"Israel bombarded the Gaza Strip and battled Hamas as mediators called on both sides to agree to a truce and hostage release deal outlined by US President Joe Biden." France24

Fire erupts near Knesset in Jerusalem

"A fire erupted near the Knesset and spread to the Israel Museum in Jerusalem which is now under control. The Fire and Resecure Authority stated that 14 fire crews, with the help of four firefighting aircraft, worked to extinguish the fire that had erupted at the Valley of the Cross in Jerusalem." MS

Coffins of ‘French soldiers in Ukraine’ left by Eiffel Tower

"Five life-size coffins draped with French flags and bearing the inscription “French soldiers in Ukraine” were found by the Eiffel Tower in Paris....Three foreign nationals have been arrested in connection with the incident, AFP reported, citing police sources, while a “foreign power” is suspected to be behind the affair. One of the suspects, a Bulgarian national who drove the van carrying the coffins and the other suspects, was detained in the area shortly after the discovery was made. Two others, said to be Ukrainian and German nationals, managed to flee the scene, yet were apprehended while attempting to board a train heading for Germany. Police believe three other foreign nationals were involved but apparently managed to escape the country." RT

A statue of deceased Wagner co-founder Yevgeny Prigozhin was unveiled at his gravesite

"A statue of deceased Wagner co-founder Yevgeny Prigozhin was unveiled at his gravesite on what would have been his birthday. Supporters paid respects to the Russian mercenary chief who died in a plane crash last year, not long after trying to topple the military’s leadership." AlJazeera

China makes history as it nails second landing on Moon’s far side

"China has successfully landed its second spacecraft - the Chang'e-6 unmanned probe - on the Moon's far side on Sunday, when no other country has done it once.: GlobalTimes

Zelensky taunts Trump as potential ‘loser’

"Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky has warned Republican presidential frontrunner Donald Trump that he could become a “loser president” if he insists on a peace deal with Russia involving territorial concessions from Kiev." RT

Mexico's 'historic' election turns violent

"Mexicans voted for a new president Sunday in a contest dominated by women -- a historic

first that was overshadowed by election day violence in the crime-plagued Latin American nation.
Thousands of troops were deployed to protect voters, following a particularly bloody electoral process that has seen more than two dozen aspiring local politicians murdered. Two people were reported dead on election day after attacks on polling stations to steal ballot papers. In the central Mexican state of Puebla, two people died after unknown persons attacked polling stations to steal papers, a local government security source told AFP.
Voting was suspended in two municipalities in the southern state of Chiapas because of violence." MS

Russian forces bombarding Kherson

"Russian forces began the morning targeting the city of Kherson.Quote from Mrochko: "Explosions are heard in Kherson! Russian forces are attacking [the city] from the temporarily occupied left [eastern] bank.

Do not stay in the open! Move to safer places!" UV

Germany allows arms sent to Ukraine to be used on targets in Russia

"The German government has authorized Ukraine to use German-supplied weapons against military targets in Russia, government spokesman Steffen Hebestreit announced." KoreaTimes

Huge anti-war rally in NATO member’s capital

"Hundreds of thousands participated in a peace march in Hungary’s capital, Budapest, denouncing the EU’s policy of escalating tensions with Russia. The event culminated with a speech by Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who accused Brussels of bringing Europe closer to a global conflict.

The demonstrators marched from the iconic Chain Bridge to Margaret Island on the Danube River.
Many carried flags, chanted pacifist slogans, and held signs reading “No war” and “Give us peace, Lord.” RT

Russia on high-intensity offensive in Siversk, Kurakhove axes

"The Russian invasion force keeps up the tension on the Pokrovsk axis, also pacing up the attacks on the Siversk and Kurakhove axes.Kharkiv axis was targeted in enemy attacks, again, as Russia launched gliding bombs at Vovchanski Khutory and Zybyn.

In the afternoon, the invaders launched a missile attack on the city of Kharkiv." Ukrin

Russia pounds Ukrainian energy facilities with missile and drone barrage

"Russian forces have launched a barrage of missiles and drones across Ukraine that damaged energy infrastructure in five regions, according to Ukrainian officials.

Ukraine’s national grid operator Ukrenergo said the attacks struck facilities in the eastern Donetsk, southeastern Zaporizhia and Dnipropetrovsk regions, as well as the Kirovohrad and Ivano-Frankivsk region in the centre and west of the country, respectively." AlJazeera