Putin:

Russia was literally forced to launch a special operation, and is being made to feel guilty.

Iran's Khamenei receives Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.

🇩🇪🇺🇦 Here’s what Germany’s Taurus KEPD 350 cruise missile offers to Ukraine.

— 500+ km range – deep strikes from safety.
— 481 kg bunker-busting warhead.
— Compatible with Su-24M & F-16.

US Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem visited the Gaza Envelope, within 7 km of the Gaza Strip.

Putin:

Russia will not pave the way for McDonald's if the company wants to return.

Germany’s Merz says that Germany would consider suspending European Union funding to Slovakia if it continues to diverge from the bloc’s shared direction.

Source: Bloomberg

Germany's Merz on Ukraine war:

We must be prepared for this war to last longer than any of us wish or can imagine.

Putin obviously sees offers of talks as a sign of weakness.

Kremlin:

The possibility of continuing the practice of mass prisoner exchanges between Russia and Ukraine depends on the results of the negotiations.

Kremlin:

The United States is taking the most active mediation role in the negotiations between Russia and Ukraine.

Syrian Defense Minister Major General Marhaf Abu Kasra:

The image and reputation of the former Syrian army was damaged by its crimes against the Syrian people, and today we are trying to bridge the gap between the army and the people.

The Azawad Army announced that they had struck the Malian army’s base in Niafounké with a drone.

The statement reported that 2 soldiers were killed and 13 others were wounded.

The attack was described as a retaliation for massacres committed against civilians.

Putin meets with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan in the Kremlin.

Netanyahu:

I hope we can announce something regarding the hostages, if not today then tomorrow.

Netanyahu's Office:

The intention was not concrete for today or tomorrow, but for the ongoing efforts to reach a deal to release our hostages.

Israeli officials speaking to Kan News:

We do not recognize any progress regarding the hostage negotiations.

Al-Shabaab’s Bloody Surge in Somalia

From January to May 2025, Al-Shabaab carried out 644 attacks across Somalia.

These attacks resulted in 1,376 people killed or injured.

Violence is heavily concentrated in Mogadishu, Hiraan, and Lower Shabelle.

Iranian Foreign Ministry:

If the goal is to ensure that our nuclear program is not weaponized, we can do that.

Zelensky:

The Russian Federation is conducting constant assaults and preparing for new offensives.