Following a phone call between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump, Russia launched a devastating aerial attack on Kyiv using a record number of drones and ballistic missiles. Ukrainian officials condemned the assault as a deliberate act of terror and a clear interpretation of Moscow’s diplomatic stance. This sustained attack resulted in significant damage and casualties, with at least 23 injuries and one confirmed fatality. The attack has intensified calls for increased military aid to Ukraine.
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In Kyiv, a massive Russian drone attack, described as one of the worst of the three-year conflict, struck multiple buildings and residential areas. The attack, which lasted 13 hours, resulted in at least one death and over twenty injuries, with Ukrainian forces intercepting a significant number of drones and missiles. This record-setting assault came shortly after a phone call between former US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, where no progress towards a ceasefire was made. Amid the destruction, residents expressed frustration, with some drawing a connection between the call and the attacks, raising concerns about the future of US support for Ukraine as some weapons shipments are paused.
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U.S. Special Representative Keith Kellogg refuted Russian claims that the United States and Ukraine are hindering peace negotiations, arguing Moscow is responsible for obstructing efforts to end the war. Kellogg, responding to Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov’s statements, emphasized former President Trump’s commitment to achieving a ceasefire and trilateral talks. Despite these calls, Russia has rejected U.S.-backed proposals and continued attacks, including recent statements by President Putin, casting doubt on the Kremlin’s willingness to negotiate. Although peace talks have occurred, no breakthrough on ending hostilities has materialized.
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Heorhii Tykhyi refuted Russian justifications for the war in Ukraine, highlighting that the claims of NATO expansion being a threat contradict President Putin’s own statements from 2004. At that time, Putin welcomed NATO enlargement and expressed hope it would strengthen trust. Tykhyi accuses Putin of rewriting history to justify his aggression. He emphasized that NATO expansion has never threatened Russia; instead, it has denied Moscow the ability to conquer sovereign European nations.
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During a press conference at the NATO summit, President Trump suggested the possibility of Putin invading other countries, while also stating he believes the Russian leader is “misguided”. Trump indicated he’s in regular contact with Putin, who offered to help with the Middle East conflict. Although Trump previously stated he would negotiate an end to the Ukrainian invasion within 24 hours, he now deems such negotiations “more difficult”. Finally, Trump confirmed a “good” meeting with Zelenskyy and would “see” if the US would supply Ukraine with Patriot systems.
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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has announced he will not engage in telephone conversations with Russian President Vladimir Putin, citing the failure of previous attempts to de-escalate the conflict in Ukraine. Merz pointed to the attacks following Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s visit and a phone call between Putin and former Chancellor Olaf Scholz as evidence of the ineffectiveness of such communications. While Putin has expressed openness to discussions with Merz, the current chancellor has stated that he would only consider a meeting if it could contribute to ending the war. Furthermore, Merz noted a growing skepticism and criticality toward Putin from US President Donald Trump, indicating an aligning assessment within Europe.
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Anthony Scaramucci, a former Trump White House communications director, doubts allegations of a Trump-Epstein connection, believing such evidence would have already surfaced. Instead, Scaramucci suspects that compromising material held by Vladimir Putin is the true vulnerability. He speculates this could be information gathered during Trump’s real estate career decades ago, explaining Trump’s deference to Putin despite the latter’s weakening global position. This “kompromat,” Scaramucci suggests, is far more damaging than previously speculated “pee tape” scenarios, forcing Trump’s subservient behavior toward Putin.
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Vladimir Putin’s 2018 announcement of new Russian nuclear weapons systems coincided with a decade-long, massive modernization of the country’s nuclear infrastructure. An investigation by Danwatch and Der Spiegel, utilizing over two million leaked procurement documents, revealed extensive upgrades to multiple bases, including the construction of new facilities and extensive security systems. This unprecedented access to blueprints and detailed facility layouts, including security systems and internal design, has raised concerns among experts about a significant security breach. The revealed information, while not necessarily reducing the bases’ overall value, does potentially increase their vulnerability to attack.
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Russia’s recent assertion that Donald Trump “does not fully understand” the complexities of the Ukrainian conflict following his criticisms of Vladimir Putin is a fascinating development, revealing a multitude of underlying currents. The statement itself hints at a calculated attempt to manage Trump’s actions, suggesting a level of concern within the Kremlin about his unpredictable nature.
The Russian assessment centers on Trump’s alleged lack of information regarding the conflict’s nuances. This suggests Russia believes Trump is relying on incomplete or biased information, potentially leaving him susceptible to manipulation or miscalculation. The implication is that a better-informed Trump might react differently, potentially hindering Russian objectives.… Continue reading
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