Mass protests erupted across Togo as citizens demand President Gnassingbé’s resignation over constitutional changes and worsening economic conditions.

Israeli Defense Minister Katz:

I have instructed the IDF to prepare an enforcement plan against Iran that includes maintaining Israel’s air superiority, preventing nuclear advancement and missile production, and responding to Iran’s support for terrorist activities against the State of Israel.

Israeli Defense Minister Katz:

I suggest the toothless snake-head in Tehran understand and beware: Operation Rising Lion was just the trailer for a new Israeli policy — after October 7th, immunity is over.

Putin:

Russia and Ukraine will continue contacts after the completion of prisoner exchanges.

Togo: During the ongoing protests, the government has banned live media broadcasts.

Putin:

Russia is ready to hold the next round of negotiations with Kiev in Istanbul and is grateful to Erdogan for his assistance.

Putin:

Negotiators from Russia and Ukraine are in operational contact.

The heads of delegations are currently discussing a possible date for a new round of negotiations.

Putin:

Russia is ready to hand over 3,000 more bodies to Ukraine.

Putin:

Russia wants to complete the special operation with the result the country needs, and defense spending is aimed at this, and not at aggression against Europe.

The defense spending accounts for 6.3% of the our GDP.

Putin:

If everything is falling apart for us, why are we going to attack NATO? Well, they're talking nonsense.

Putin:

Russia plans to reduce military spending in the future, unlike the West.

Putin:

Russia and the United States have good prospects for economic cooperation, American business is signaling its desire to return to the Russian market.

Putin:

I have great respect for Trump.

Putin:

The West, under the pretext of Russia’s supposed aggressiveness, wants to rearm. Let them rearm.

President Trump is reported to be closely following the peace agreement between Congo and Rwanda.

The agreement calls for the withdrawal of Rwandan troops from the DRC.

Trump will host the foreign ministers of both countries at the White House.

Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi:

The Parliament of Iran has voted for a halt to collaboration with the IAEA until the safety and security of our nuclear activities can be guaranteed.

The IAEA and its Director-General are fully responsible for this sordid state of affairs.

Sudan Doctors’ Network:

A deliberate artillery attack by the Rapid Support Forces militia on the city of El Fasher in North Darfur state killed 13 civilians, including three children, and injured 21 others.