Sunday, April 13, 2025
‘Time to put up or shut up’: Trump on Ukraine peace talks
"U.S. President Donald Trump 
said that peace talks aimed at ending the war in Ukraine could still succeed, but declared the time has come to “put up or shut up.” According to the agency, Trump made the comment a day after expressing frustration with Russia and calling on it to “move” toward a deal." NV
120 clashes on front lines in past 24 hours
"As many as 120 combat engagements were recorded on the front lines in the past 24 hours, with the most intense fighting recorded in the Pokrovsk and Kursk sectors.
Enemy airstrikes targeted Velykyi Prykil, Petrushivka, Prokhody, Myropilske, Krasnopillia, Novodmytrivka, Uhroidy, Svarkove, Mala Rybnytsia, and Osoivka in the Sumy region; Zolochiv and Slatyne in the Kharkiv region; Mykolaivka, Hrodivka, Novopavlivka, Voskresenka, Romanivka, Zoria, Oleksandro-Kalynove, Rozlyv, Myrne, and Komar in the Donetsk region; and Huliaipole in the Zaporizhzhia region.
In response, Ukrainian aviation, missile troops, and artillery struck 18 enemy targets over the past day, including seven personnel and equipment concentration areas, six artillery systems, two command posts, and three air defense assets.
In the Kharkiv sector, Ukrainian defenders stopped attacks by two Russian sabotage and reconnaissance groups near Ridne (Perovske) and Tykhe.
In the Kupiansk sector, two enemy attacks were repelled near Zahryzove and Nova Kruhliakivka.
In the Lyman sector, Russian troops launched 18 attacks attempting to advance near Nadiia, Tverdokhlibove, Novomykhailivka, Katerynivka, Nove, and toward Olhivka, Hrekivka, Zelena Dolyna, Zarichne, and Torske.
In the Siversk sector, Ukrainian defenders repelled three enemy assaults toward Hryhorivka and near Bilohorivka.
In the Kramatorsk sector, 11 combat clashes occurred near Chasiv Yar, toward Predtechyne, and west of Andriivka.
In the Toretsk sector, Russian forces carried out 16 attacks in the areas of Dachne, Dyliivka, Shcherbynivka, and Toretsk.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Ukrainian defenders halted 31 enemy assault and offensive operations near Kalynove, Yelyzavetivka, Uspenivka, Lysivka, Kotlyne, Novoserhiivka, Troitske, Kotliarivka, Preobrazhenka, Vodiane Druhe, Novoukrainka, and Andriivka, as well as near Sribne.
In the Novopavlivka sector, Ukrainian forces repelled five enemy attacks near Kostiantynopil and toward Shevchenko.
In the Huliaipole sector, no offensive actions by the invaders were recorded.
In the Orikhiv sector, Ukrainian defenders repelled a Russian attack toward Mali Shcherbaky.
In the Dnipro River sector, the Russian army made four unsuccessful attempts to advance toward Ukrainian positions.
In the Kursk region, 23 engagements were recorded in the past 24 hours. Russian forces conducted strikes using 133 guided bombs and 542 artillery attacks, including 15 with multiple launch rocket systems." Ukrin
Enemy airstrikes targeted Velykyi Prykil, Petrushivka, Prokhody, Myropilske, Krasnopillia, Novodmytrivka, Uhroidy, Svarkove, Mala Rybnytsia, and Osoivka in the Sumy region; Zolochiv and Slatyne in the Kharkiv region; Mykolaivka, Hrodivka, Novopavlivka, Voskresenka, Romanivka, Zoria, Oleksandro-Kalynove, Rozlyv, Myrne, and Komar in the Donetsk region; and Huliaipole in the Zaporizhzhia region.
In the Kharkiv sector, Ukrainian defenders stopped attacks by two Russian sabotage and reconnaissance groups near Ridne (Perovske) and Tykhe.
In the Kupiansk sector, two enemy attacks were repelled near Zahryzove and Nova Kruhliakivka.
In the Lyman sector, Russian troops launched 18 attacks attempting to advance near Nadiia, Tverdokhlibove, Novomykhailivka, Katerynivka, Nove, and toward Olhivka, Hrekivka, Zelena Dolyna, Zarichne, and Torske.
In the Siversk sector, Ukrainian defenders repelled three enemy assaults toward Hryhorivka and near Bilohorivka.
In the Kramatorsk sector, 11 combat clashes occurred near Chasiv Yar, toward Predtechyne, and west of Andriivka.
In the Toretsk sector, Russian forces carried out 16 attacks in the areas of Dachne, Dyliivka, Shcherbynivka, and Toretsk.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Ukrainian defenders halted 31 enemy assault and offensive operations near Kalynove, Yelyzavetivka, Uspenivka, Lysivka, Kotlyne, Novoserhiivka, Troitske, Kotliarivka, Preobrazhenka, Vodiane Druhe, Novoukrainka, and Andriivka, as well as near Sribne.
In the Novopavlivka sector, Ukrainian forces repelled five enemy attacks near Kostiantynopil and toward Shevchenko.
In the Huliaipole sector, no offensive actions by the invaders were recorded.
In the Orikhiv sector, Ukrainian defenders repelled a Russian attack toward Mali Shcherbaky.
In the Dnipro River sector, the Russian army made four unsuccessful attempts to advance toward Ukrainian positions.
In the Kursk region, 23 engagements were recorded in the past 24 hours. Russian forces conducted strikes using 133 guided bombs and 542 artillery attacks, including 15 with multiple launch rocket systems." Ukrin
Saturday, April 12, 2025
Ukraine to extend martial law by three months
58 combat engagements along frontlines since day-start
"58 combat engagements have taken place along the front lines, with the heaviest fighting occurring in the Pokrovsk and Kursk sectors....multiple communities in Sumy region came under artillery and mortar fire, including: Prokhody, Hrabovske, Velyka Pysarivka, Kucherivka, Bachivsk, Bila Bereza, Pokrovka, Malushyne, Zarutske, Shalyhyne, and Luhivka. Additionally, the enemy used guided aerial bombs to strike areas near Velykyi Prykil, Petrushivka, Prokhody, Myropilske, Krasnopillia, Novodmytrivka, and Uhroidy.
In the Kupiansk sector, Russian forces launched one attack near Zahryzove.
In the Lyman sector, Russian forces conducted nine attacks near Nadiya, Tverdokhlibove, Novomykhailivka, Katerynivka, NovŠµ, and toward Olhivka. Three battles are ongoing.
In the Kramatorsk sector, the Ukrainian defenders repelled eight enemy assault attempts targeting Predtechyne and west of Andriivka.
In the Toretsk sector, Ukrainian forces repelled seven attacks near Dachne and Toretsk.
In the Pokrovsk sector, the Russian invaders made 14 attempts to push the Ukrainian defenders back from their positions near Kalynove, Yelyzavetivka, Lysivka, Kotlyne, Novoserhiivka, Troitske, Kotliarivka, Preobrazhenka, Sribne, and Andriivka. Ukrainian forces repelled 10 attacks, while four engagements are ongoing.
In the Novopavlivka sector, three attacks were launched by the enemy near Kostiantynopil and toward Shevchenko, all unsuccessful.
In the Huliaipole sector, the settlement of Huliaipole was hit by enemy airstrikes.
In the Prydniprovske sector, Russian forces attempted three attacks, but none were successful.
In the Kursk sector, there were 13 combat engagements, two of which are still ongoing. The enemy conducted 27 airstrikes, dropped 47 guided aerial bombs, and carried out 306 artillery shellings, including nine with multiple rocket launch systems." Ukrin
In the Kupiansk sector, Russian forces launched one attack near Zahryzove.
In the Kramatorsk sector, the Ukrainian defenders repelled eight enemy assault attempts targeting Predtechyne and west of Andriivka.
In the Toretsk sector, Ukrainian forces repelled seven attacks near Dachne and Toretsk.
In the Pokrovsk sector, the Russian invaders made 14 attempts to push the Ukrainian defenders back from their positions near Kalynove, Yelyzavetivka, Lysivka, Kotlyne, Novoserhiivka, Troitske, Kotliarivka, Preobrazhenka, Sribne, and Andriivka. Ukrainian forces repelled 10 attacks, while four engagements are ongoing.
In the Novopavlivka sector, three attacks were launched by the enemy near Kostiantynopil and toward Shevchenko, all unsuccessful.
In the Huliaipole sector, the settlement of Huliaipole was hit by enemy airstrikes.
In the Prydniprovske sector, Russian forces attempted three attacks, but none were successful.
In the Kursk sector, there were 13 combat engagements, two of which are still ongoing. The enemy conducted 27 airstrikes, dropped 47 guided aerial bombs, and carried out 306 artillery shellings, including nine with multiple rocket launch systems." Ukrin
Friday, April 11, 2025
China Escalates With 125% Tariff On US Imports, Signals Will "Ignore" Future Retaliation
"Around the close of Hong Kong trading hours, Beijing retaliated against President Trump's
tariffs by hiking levies on U.S. goods to 125%, up from the prior 84%. In a notable shift, the Chinese Communist Party announced it would "no longer respond" to any further tariff increases from Washington.
As the week concludes, the U.S. and China are locked in a heated, once-in-a-century trade war. Earlier, President Trump announced a 90-day suspension of additional country-specific tariffs for countries that have refrained from taking retaliatory measures—an apparent attempt to isolate China and use tariffs to get Beijing to strike a trade deal." ZH
As the week concludes, the U.S. and China are locked in a heated, once-in-a-century trade war. Earlier, President Trump announced a 90-day suspension of additional country-specific tariffs for countries that have refrained from taking retaliatory measures—an apparent attempt to isolate China and use tariffs to get Beijing to strike a trade deal." ZH
148 clashes on frontline over past day
"148 clashes on the frontline between Ukraine's Defense Forces and Russian invaders.
Russian forces carried out airstrikes in the following areas: Udy, Kozacha Lopan in Kharkiv region, Petrushivka, Osoiivka, Uhroidy, Mala Rybytsia, Prokhody, Velykyi Prykil in Sumy region, Hrodivka, Sukha Balka, Oleksandro-Kalynove, Zoria, Stara Mykolaivka, Pokrovsk in Donetsk region, Novodarivka, Huliaipole, Pavlivka, Shcherbaky, Zaliznychne in Zaporizhzhia region.
In the Kharkiv sector, Ukrainian forces repelled four enemy attacks near Vovchansk.
In the Kupiansk sector, five Russian attacks occurred. Ukraine’s Defense Forces repelled enemy assaults near Nova Kruhliakivka, Pishchane, and Zahryzove.
In the Lyman sector, Russians attacked 13 times, attempting to advance near Nadiya, Nove, Yampolivka, and toward Torske, Dronivka, Hrekivka, Olhivka, Katerynivka, Novomykhailivka.
In the Siversk sector, the Ukrainian defenders repelled eight attacks. The enemy tried to move towards Hryhorivka, Bilohorivka, and Verkhniokamianske.
In the Kramatorsk sector, three clashes occurred near Bila Hora and Kurdiumivka.
In the Toretsk sector, 22 attacks by Russians were recorded near Dyliivka, Druzhba, and Toretsk.
In the Pokrovsk sector, the Ukrainian defenders repelled 53 assaults toward Romanivka, Oleksandropil, Serhiivka, Kotliarivka, and near Kalynove, Sribne, Tarasivka, Sukha Balka, Valentynivka, Yelyzavetivka, Lysivka, Zvirove, Udachne, Preobrazhenka, Andriivka, Bohdanivka.
In the Novopavlivka sector, Ukraine’s forces repelled three enemy attacks near Bahatyr and Kostiantynopil.
In the Huliaipole sector, three enemy assaults occurred near Pryvilne.
In the Orikhiv sector, no engagements were reported over the past day.
In the Prydniprovske sector, Russians conducted two failed attempts to advance.
In the Kursk operational zone, 24 clashes of varying intensity occurred. Additionally, Russian forces launched 45 airstrikes using 62 guided bombs and conducted 372 artillery shellings, including 12 with multiple launch rocket systems.
In the Volyn and Polissia sectors, no signs of offensive group formations by Russian forces were detected." Ukrin
Russian forces carried out airstrikes in the following areas: Udy, Kozacha Lopan in Kharkiv region, Petrushivka, Osoiivka, Uhroidy, Mala Rybytsia, Prokhody, Velykyi Prykil in Sumy region, Hrodivka, Sukha Balka, Oleksandro-Kalynove, Zoria, Stara Mykolaivka, Pokrovsk in Donetsk region, Novodarivka, Huliaipole, Pavlivka, Shcherbaky, Zaliznychne in Zaporizhzhia region.
In the Kupiansk sector, five Russian attacks occurred. Ukraine’s Defense Forces repelled enemy assaults near Nova Kruhliakivka, Pishchane, and Zahryzove.
In the Lyman sector, Russians attacked 13 times, attempting to advance near Nadiya, Nove, Yampolivka, and toward Torske, Dronivka, Hrekivka, Olhivka, Katerynivka, Novomykhailivka.
In the Siversk sector, the Ukrainian defenders repelled eight attacks. The enemy tried to move towards Hryhorivka, Bilohorivka, and Verkhniokamianske.
In the Kramatorsk sector, three clashes occurred near Bila Hora and Kurdiumivka.
In the Toretsk sector, 22 attacks by Russians were recorded near Dyliivka, Druzhba, and Toretsk.
In the Pokrovsk sector, the Ukrainian defenders repelled 53 assaults toward Romanivka, Oleksandropil, Serhiivka, Kotliarivka, and near Kalynove, Sribne, Tarasivka, Sukha Balka, Valentynivka, Yelyzavetivka, Lysivka, Zvirove, Udachne, Preobrazhenka, Andriivka, Bohdanivka.
In the Novopavlivka sector, Ukraine’s forces repelled three enemy attacks near Bahatyr and Kostiantynopil.
In the Huliaipole sector, three enemy assaults occurred near Pryvilne.
In the Orikhiv sector, no engagements were reported over the past day.
In the Prydniprovske sector, Russians conducted two failed attempts to advance.
In the Kursk operational zone, 24 clashes of varying intensity occurred. Additionally, Russian forces launched 45 airstrikes using 62 guided bombs and conducted 372 artillery shellings, including 12 with multiple launch rocket systems.
In the Volyn and Polissia sectors, no signs of offensive group formations by Russian forces were detected." Ukrin
Thursday, April 10, 2025
Russian intelligence ship located in Irish-controlled waters not responding to communication
"A Russian Navy intelligence-gathering ship is being tracked through Irish-controlled waters
and is refusing to respond to communications from the Naval Service.
The Viktor Leonov, a 100m vessel from the Russian Navy’s Northern Fleet, was spotted by the Irish Naval Service earlier this week. It is being tracked by LĆ Samuel Beckett as it sails through the Irish Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).
Defence sources said the Beckett has attempted to hail the Leonov and establish its purpose in Irish-controlled waters.
The Russian ship has acknowledged receiving the communication but has refused to communicate further. It is believed the ship’s eventual destination is Cuba." IrishTimes
The Viktor Leonov, a 100m vessel from the Russian Navy’s Northern Fleet, was spotted by the Irish Naval Service earlier this week. It is being tracked by LĆ Samuel Beckett as it sails through the Irish Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).
Defence sources said the Beckett has attempted to hail the Leonov and establish its purpose in Irish-controlled waters.
The Russian ship has acknowledged receiving the communication but has refused to communicate further. It is believed the ship’s eventual destination is Cuba." IrishTimes
Ukraine’s top general demands 30,000 conscripts a month
Trump Outmaneuvers Markets, Allies, and China in One Day
"Whiplash: Markets Rally as Trump’s Tariff Strategy Becomes Clear--
What looked like the start of a global financial panic turned into a show of strength from the White House and a stunning rally on Wall Street.
The Dow jumped 6.98 percent, the S&P 500 shot up 8.19 percent, and the Nasdaq exploded 10.34 percent—one of the best days for equities in a decade.
This wasn’t retreat. It was redirection. The president pulled off a flash launch, turning a tariff-induced selloff into a strategic masterstroke.
And while the door opened for negotiation, the hammer came down on Beijing.
“Based on the lack of respect that China has shown to the World’s Markets, I am hereby raising the Tariff… to 125%, effective immediately,” Trump wrote.
Less than 13 hours after new reciprocal duties went live, the president recast the entire framework: allies get breathing room, China gets the boot."
Breitbart
149 combat engagements recorded on frontline in past day, mostly in Pokrovsk and Lyman sectors
"149 combat engagements between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian invaders were recorded at the frontline yesterday.
Yesterday, the Russians launched 94 air strikes on the positions of Ukrainian units and settlements, including 162 guided bombs.
The Russian army carried out air strikes, in particular in the areas of Petrushivka, Maryine, Turia, Mala Rybytsia, Velykyi Prykil, Krasnopillia, Samotoivka, Myropilske, Ugroids in Sumy region; Huliaypole in Zaporizhzhia region.
Over the past day, the aviation, missile forces and artillery of the Defense Forces hit 11 areas of concentration of personnel and equipment, an air defense system and two cannons of the Russian invaders.
In the Kharkiv sector, Ukrainian troops repelled five enemy attacks in the areas of Vovchansk, Hlyboke, Kamianka, and Figolivka.
Two Russian attacks took place in the Kupiansk sector. Defense forces repelled enemy assaults near Zahryzove and Nova Kruhlyakivka.
In the Lyman sector, Russian troops attacked 27 times, trying to advance near Nadiya, Katerynivka, Myrne, Serhiyivka, Novyi, Kolodiaziv, Yampolivka and in the directions of Zelena Dolyna, Hrekivka and Novomykhailivka.
In the Siversk sector, the Russian army conducted 10 attacks in the areas of Bilohorivka, Hryhorivka and Verkhnekamianske. All attacks were repelled.In the Kramatorsk sector, two firefights were registered in the vicinity of Chasiv Yar.
In the Toretsk sector, the enemy carried out 20 attacks near Toretsk, Druzhba, Dachne, Leonidivka and Shcherbynivka.In the Pokrovsk sector, Ukrainian troops stopped 40 Russian offensives in the areas of Kalynove, Shevchenko, Troitske, Preobrazhenka, Uspenivka, Novooleksandrivka, Udachne, Vodiane Druhe, Zelene Pole, Yelizavetivka, Andriivka, Lysivka, Kotlyne, Kotliarivka and Bohdanivka." Ukrin
Yesterday, the Russians launched 94 air strikes on the positions of Ukrainian units and settlements, including 162 guided bombs.
Over the past day, the aviation, missile forces and artillery of the Defense Forces hit 11 areas of concentration of personnel and equipment, an air defense system and two cannons of the Russian invaders.
In the Kharkiv sector, Ukrainian troops repelled five enemy attacks in the areas of Vovchansk, Hlyboke, Kamianka, and Figolivka.
Two Russian attacks took place in the Kupiansk sector. Defense forces repelled enemy assaults near Zahryzove and Nova Kruhlyakivka.
In the Lyman sector, Russian troops attacked 27 times, trying to advance near Nadiya, Katerynivka, Myrne, Serhiyivka, Novyi, Kolodiaziv, Yampolivka and in the directions of Zelena Dolyna, Hrekivka and Novomykhailivka.
In the Siversk sector, the Russian army conducted 10 attacks in the areas of Bilohorivka, Hryhorivka and Verkhnekamianske. All attacks were repelled.In the Kramatorsk sector, two firefights were registered in the vicinity of Chasiv Yar.
In the Toretsk sector, the enemy carried out 20 attacks near Toretsk, Druzhba, Dachne, Leonidivka and Shcherbynivka.In the Pokrovsk sector, Ukrainian troops stopped 40 Russian offensives in the areas of Kalynove, Shevchenko, Troitske, Preobrazhenka, Uspenivka, Novooleksandrivka, Udachne, Vodiane Druhe, Zelene Pole, Yelizavetivka, Andriivka, Lysivka, Kotlyne, Kotliarivka and Bohdanivka." Ukrin
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
161 clashes in past day, including 58 in Pokrovsk axis
"A total of 161 combat engagements have been recorded along the Ukrainian frontlines while in the Pokrovsk direction alone, Ukraine repelled 58 Russian assaults.
The Russians launched a missile attack and 91 airstrikes on the positions of Ukrainian units and settlements, employing three missiles and 162 guided bombs. Almost 4,900 artillery strikes have been recorded, of which 100 involved multiple rocket launchers, as well as 2,180 kamikaze drone attacks.
Russian airstrikes targeted the settlements of Uhroidy, Turia, Pokrovka, Myropilske, Dmytrivka, Mala Rybytsia, and Krasnopillia in Sumy region, Zoria, Romanivka, Pokrovsk, Udachne, Zelenyi Kut, Bohatyr, Zirka, Tolste, and Voskresenka in Donetsk region, Novopavlivka, Sichneve in Dnipropetrovsk region, Huliaipole in Zaporizhzhia region, and Kozatske in Kherson region.
Ukraine’s aviation, missile and artillery units hit 10 enemy manpower and equipment clusters.
In the Kharkiv direction, Ukrainian troops repelled three attacks in the Vovchansk area.
Five Russian attacks were recorded in the Kupiansk direction where assaults were repelled near Stepova Novoselivka and Zahryzove.
In the Lyman direction, the enemy attacked 17 times, trying to advance near Hrekivka, Katerynivka, Nove, and Kolodiaz.
In the Siversk direction, Ukrainian defenders repelled four assaults toward Hryhorivka, Bilohorivka. and in the Verkhniokamyianske area.
In the Kramatorsk direction, six clashes were recorded in the areas of Vasiukivka, Chasiv Yar, Bila Hora, and Kurdiumivka.
In the Toretsk direction, Russian troops launched 18 attacks near Ozarianivka, Toretsk, and Leonidivka.
In the Pokrovsk direction, Ukrainian defenders held back 58 assault and offensive attempts by the Russians in the areas of Kalynove, Yelyzavetivka, Lysivka, Shevchenko, Zvirove, Udachne, Uspenivka, Novo-oleksandrivka, Kotliarivka, Bohdanivka, and Andriivka.
In the Novopavlivka direction, the Defense Forces repelled 13 Russian attacks near Kostiantynopil, Rozlyv, Dniproenerhia, and Burlatske.
In the Huliaipole direction, the invaders carried out three attacks towards Vilne Pole and in the Burlatske area.
In the Orikhiv direction, Ukrainian defenders repelled four assaults in the Stepove and Lobkove areas.
In the Prydniprovia direction, no clashes were recorded, the General Staff emphasized.
In Russia’s Kursk region, Ukraine’s forces repelled 25 Russian attacks. The enemy carried out 35 airstrikes using 50 guided bombs, and 323 artillery strikes, including seven rocket volleys." Ukrin
The Russians launched a missile attack and 91 airstrikes on the positions of Ukrainian units and settlements, employing three missiles and 162 guided bombs. Almost 4,900 artillery strikes have been recorded, of which 100 involved multiple rocket launchers, as well as 2,180 kamikaze drone attacks.
Russian airstrikes targeted the settlements of Uhroidy, Turia, Pokrovka, Myropilske, Dmytrivka, Mala Rybytsia, and Krasnopillia in Sumy region, Zoria, Romanivka, Pokrovsk, Udachne, Zelenyi Kut, Bohatyr, Zirka, Tolste, and Voskresenka in Donetsk region, Novopavlivka, Sichneve in Dnipropetrovsk region, Huliaipole in Zaporizhzhia region, and Kozatske in Kherson region.
In the Kharkiv direction, Ukrainian troops repelled three attacks in the Vovchansk area.
Five Russian attacks were recorded in the Kupiansk direction where assaults were repelled near Stepova Novoselivka and Zahryzove.
In the Lyman direction, the enemy attacked 17 times, trying to advance near Hrekivka, Katerynivka, Nove, and Kolodiaz.
In the Siversk direction, Ukrainian defenders repelled four assaults toward Hryhorivka, Bilohorivka. and in the Verkhniokamyianske area.
In the Kramatorsk direction, six clashes were recorded in the areas of Vasiukivka, Chasiv Yar, Bila Hora, and Kurdiumivka.
In the Toretsk direction, Russian troops launched 18 attacks near Ozarianivka, Toretsk, and Leonidivka.
In the Pokrovsk direction, Ukrainian defenders held back 58 assault and offensive attempts by the Russians in the areas of Kalynove, Yelyzavetivka, Lysivka, Shevchenko, Zvirove, Udachne, Uspenivka, Novo-oleksandrivka, Kotliarivka, Bohdanivka, and Andriivka.
In the Novopavlivka direction, the Defense Forces repelled 13 Russian attacks near Kostiantynopil, Rozlyv, Dniproenerhia, and Burlatske.
In the Huliaipole direction, the invaders carried out three attacks towards Vilne Pole and in the Burlatske area.
In the Orikhiv direction, Ukrainian defenders repelled four assaults in the Stepove and Lobkove areas.
In the Prydniprovia direction, no clashes were recorded, the General Staff emphasized.
In Russia’s Kursk region, Ukraine’s forces repelled 25 Russian attacks. The enemy carried out 35 airstrikes using 50 guided bombs, and 323 artillery strikes, including seven rocket volleys." Ukrin
Drone threat, explosions ground flights near Russian military airbase
"Russian 
air traffic control imposed temporary restrictions on takeoffs and landings at
Vladikavkaz and Grozny airports, in response to a drone attack on the republics of North Ossetia–Alania and Chechnya." NV
Vladikavkaz and Grozny airports, in response to a drone attack on the republics of North Ossetia–Alania and Chechnya." NV
Netanyahu Says Iran Should Blow Up Own Nuclear Sites Under US Supervision
"Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Tuesday that if US 'indirect' talks with Iran
over its nuclear program fail, then a military attack becomes 'inevitable'. He issued the warning fresh off his Monday Oval Office visit with President Trump, wherein the US leader announced for the first time that Saturday talks with the Iranians will be hosted in Oman.
Netanyahu said in the new video statement, "“We agree that Iran will not have nuclear weapons. This can be done in an agreement, but only if... they go in, blow up (Iran's) facilities, dismantle all the equipment, under American supervision." And he added: "If talks drag on, then the military option becomes inevitable." ZH
Netanyahu said in the new video statement, "“We agree that Iran will not have nuclear weapons. This can be done in an agreement, but only if... they go in, blow up (Iran's) facilities, dismantle all the equipment, under American supervision." And he added: "If talks drag on, then the military option becomes inevitable." ZH
Trump Jr. demands answers from Ukraine over alleged assassination plot
"Donald Trump Jr. has criticized Kiev for failing to alert the U.S. authorities about a man who reportedly tried to obtain military weapons from Ukrainian contacts to assassinate his father during the 2024 presidential campaign.
In a tweet posted on Tuesday, Trump Jr. responded to recent revelations about Ryan Wesley Routh, a pro-Ukraine activist currently facing federal charges after being arrested near Donald Trump’s golf resort in Florida with a rifle in September.
According to newly surfaced court documents obtained by Fox News, Routh had allegedly sought to acquire heavy weaponry from someone he believed had access to Ukraine’s military arsenal in order to kill the then-presidential candidate.
“If you think it’s bad that Ukraine never said thank you for everything the United States has done for them,” Trump Jr. wrote on X, “the fact that they seemingly did not tell us that this sociopath literally tried to buy arms from them to assassinate my father seems like a much bigger deal. Wonder why?!?”
Routh, a convicted felon, had attempted to enlist in the Ukrainian military in 2022. Though unsuccessful, he remained engaged in the conflict in the region, reportedly working to recruit ex-Afghan soldiers to fight on Ukraine’s behalf, according to a Justice Department filing with the Florida Southern District Court.
In August 2024, prosecutors say Routh used an encrypted messaging app to reach out to an individual he believed to be a Ukrainian weapons supplier. He allegedly requested a Russian RPG grenade launcher and a U.S.-made Stinger missile, stating explicitly why he needed the weapons. “I need the equipment so that Trump don’t [sic] get elected,” one message read.
Routh also insisted that obtaining such arms wouldn’t be difficult due to the chaos of war, adding that “one missing would not be noticed.”
According to newly surfaced court documents obtained by Fox News, Routh had allegedly sought to acquire heavy weaponry from someone he believed had access to Ukraine’s military arsenal in order to kill the then-presidential candidate.
“If you think it’s bad that Ukraine never said thank you for everything the United States has done for them,” Trump Jr. wrote on X, “the fact that they seemingly did not tell us that this sociopath literally tried to buy arms from them to assassinate my father seems like a much bigger deal. Wonder why?!?”
Routh, a convicted felon, had attempted to enlist in the Ukrainian military in 2022. Though unsuccessful, he remained engaged in the conflict in the region, reportedly working to recruit ex-Afghan soldiers to fight on Ukraine’s behalf, according to a Justice Department filing with the Florida Southern District Court.
In August 2024, prosecutors say Routh used an encrypted messaging app to reach out to an individual he believed to be a Ukrainian weapons supplier. He allegedly requested a Russian RPG grenade launcher and a U.S.-made Stinger missile, stating explicitly why he needed the weapons. “I need the equipment so that Trump don’t [sic] get elected,” one message read.
Routh also insisted that obtaining such arms wouldn’t be difficult due to the chaos of war, adding that “one missing would not be noticed.”
RT
Trump slaps ‘proud’ China with 104% tariffs
"The U.S. has hiked tariffs on all Chinese imports to a staggering 104%, escalating the
ongoing trade conflict and wiping out another $1.5 trillion from U.S. stock markets on Tuesday.
China was originally set to face a 34% tariff increase on Wednesday, as part of President Donald Trump’s “reciprocal” measures targeting virtually all U.S. trade partners. However, after Beijing responded with a proportional 34% duty of its own, the U.S. president raised the blanket tariff to a total of 104%." RT
China was originally set to face a 34% tariff increase on Wednesday, as part of President Donald Trump’s “reciprocal” measures targeting virtually all U.S. trade partners. However, after Beijing responded with a proportional 34% duty of its own, the U.S. president raised the blanket tariff to a total of 104%." RT
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