YPG/SDF ringleader Mazlum Abdi:

We are not insisting that things remain as they are.

Now, the overall situation in Syria has changed, and we will certainly adapt to the new reality.

The fall of the Assad regime was expected, but I don’t think anyone anticipated it happening this quickly.

Even those who brought down the regime likely didn’t expect it to collapse so rapidly.

BREAKING: Syrian government has reached an agreement with local leaders and residents of Suwayda to fully integrate the province into state institutions.

Source: Al Jazeera

The agreement stipulates that security forces in Suwayda will be integrated into Syria’s Ministry of Interior.

Kremlin:

We want to see a united and prosperous Syria and continue our communications with other countries on the Syrian issue.

We want stability.

Chinese reporters from Phoenix TV, who had previously covered events exclusively from Russia’s side, have unexpectedly filmed a report from the Ukrainian side of the front.

U.S. rules out Ukraine returning to its 2014 or even 2022 borders.

American officials have reportedly stated they “do not want to hear” any requests from Ukraine to restore its borders to 2014 (before Crimea’s annexation) or 2022 (before Russia’s full-scale invasion).

Source: Sky News

Putin unwilling to compromise on Ukraine

Western security officials say Putin refuses to compromise on territorial demands, peacekeepers, and Ukraine’s neutrality.

Putin has made deliberately “maximalist” demands ahead of negotiations to end the war, which he knows will likely be unacceptable to Ukrainians and other Europeans.

This assessment contradicts Trump’s belief that Putin wants peace.

Source: Bloomberg

Putin shows no sign of compromise and is prepared to keep fighting if his demands aren’t met, Western officials say to Bloomberg.

Four individuals arrested for committing violations against civilians in a coastal village and referred to the military judiciary for trial.

Source: Syria's SANA

Syria's Druze activists hoist the Syrian flag over Suwayda’s governorate as a deal is reached to fully integrate the region into the state.

Aftermath of 3-ton Russian FAB-3000 strike on Ammonium Nitrate Plant in Sudzhansky, Kursk region.

BIG: Armenia Prepares for War?

Azerbaijani source @caliber_az_official warns that despite pro-peace rhetoric, Armenia is actively militarizing and preparing for a new war with Azerbaijan.

Massive reservist drills announced from April 1 to June 13—lasting a record 10 weeks, far longer than usual.

Reliable sources suggest Yerevan is planning to initiate war in April.

Turkey is cautiously optimistic about a deal between the Syrian government and the SDF, a Turkish official says.

German Army is still in a very bad spot despite the promises of higher defense spending.

Despite authorities' aim to grow the force to 203,000 troops by 2031, German Army continues to shrink and is now down to 181,174 troops with a median age of 34.

Germany hit NATO’s 2% of GDP defense spending target in 2024 for the first time since 1991.

Source: Politico

Trump's offer to Canada to make tariffs totally disappear:

"Become the 51st state of the US."

Canada's Ontario Premier Doug Ford:

Ontario and Canada will not back down until President Trump's tariffs are gone for good.