Zelensky stated that he is ready to discuss the topic of exchanging territories with Russia. The Kremlin spokesperson responded by saying that this is "impossible".

"Russia has never discussed and will never discuss the topic of exchanging its territory. And, of course, the Ukrainian forces will be expelled from this territory. Those who are not destroyed will be expelled." - said Dmitry Peskov. nostr:note1cg5qc9nng2pg3z4p9r8va6pyvsskn7g0hmmgrrtvry8n5lw87mzsd726pm

Yesterday, a video began circulating showing a nurse and a hospital employee in Australia, in which both confessed to killing Jewish patients at the hospital. In the video, they also stated that they would continue killing “in defense of Palestine.”

An investigation was launched, revealing the identities of those in the video. The man is Ahmad ‘Rashad’ Nadir, a refugee from Afghanistan, and the woman is Sarah Abu Lebdeh, whose nationality has not been disclosed. A legal process has been initiated to investigate the alleged murders, alongside a public campaign demanding their arrest and deportation.

In response, the nurse publicly stated today that “it was all just a joke.”

According to Ukrainian Defence Minister Umerov, the Ukraine Defense Contact Group meets in Brussels today to strengthen Ukraine’s defense and coordinate allied support. The agenda includes stable and timely delivery of military aid in 2025, accelerating the supply of critically important weapons—air defense systems, aviation, and ammunition, and investments in Ukraine’s defense industry and joint projects with European partners.

Zelensky proposes exchanging the Kursk region for occupied Ukrainian territories in negotiations with Putin.

This would involve Russian territories currently controlled by Ukraine. Zelensky has not yet determined which lands Ukraine will prioritize reclaiming but assured that “all territories are important, there is no priority here.”

The proposal could be possible if the U.S. forces Russia to agree to peace negotiations. Zelensky is ready for talks but insists that Ukraine must participate “from a position of strength.”

One dead and several injured, following last night’s Russian Ballistic Missile Attack against the Ukrainian Capital of Kyiv, which caused Damage to several Residential Buildings as well as Fires across the City.

Newly freed from Russia, American citizen Mark Fogel makes a statement in the White House’s Diplomatic Reception Room. In his own rendition of the famous Winston Churchill quote, “never has one owed so much to so many.” Powerful. https://video.nostr.build/d974ffacee7eecbeda2ae6e13a3401c0a8b42cb229089b70f2f3f5ee6e19c4dd.mp4

U.S. President Donald J. Trump meets Marc Fogel, who was just freed from Russia, outside the White House.

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U.S. President Donald J. Trump awaits the arrival of Marc Fogel, who was released today from Russian Prison, at the White House in Washington, where it is currently around 10:30pm and snowing.

Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense (MOND) also just confirmed the transit in a press release.

Two U.S. Naval Vessels, the Arleigh Burke-Class Guided-Missile Destroyer, USS Ralph Johnson (DDG-114) as well as the Pathfinder-Class Survey Ship, USNS Bowditch (T-AGS-62) passed through the Taiwan Strait earlier today between Mainland China and the Island of Taiwan; with China claiming to have deployed Ships to track the American Vessels.

Large fire in Kyiv after a ballistic missile attack.

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Explosions heard in the Ukrainian Capital of Kyiv, with reports of an ongoing Russian Ballistic Missile Attack against the City.

According to a statement from the U.S. Secret Service (USSS) spokesperson, the former acting Director of the USSS, Ronald Rowe, has announced that he plans to retire. Current director Sean Curran, who lead U.S. President Donald J. Trump’s detail prior to him being elected, made a statement as well last week to the agency thanking Rowe for his “exceptional leadership [by] stepping into the role of Acting Director during a pivotal time in our agency."

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According to a press release from Egypt’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Egypt intends to present to involved parties a “comprehensive vision for the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip in a manner that ensures the Palestinian people remain in their homeland.” This statement compounds on past comments made by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi that clash with U.S. President Donald J. Trump’s current outlook for the Gaza Strip.

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The usage of the quote is by no means meant to tow a specific line and/or mantra on the control of territory for the local region and is merely used to provide adequate context.

Some additional context on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s proposal:

It’s important to note that since the Ukrainian combined arms incursion into Russia’s Kursk Oblast began, Russian decision-makers have chosen to double down on offensive efforts along the southern axis of advance. Additionally, Putin has repeatedly said that Ukraine’s operation in Kursk will not serve to bring Russia to the table and more importantly, will not be swapped for other Ukrainian territory under Russian control, including Crimea. It still remains to be seen what worth Putin will put on the Ukrainian held territory in Kursk Oblast.

The Inspector General for the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), Paul Martin was notified today by the Office of Presidential Personnel that he had been “terminated, effective immediately,” less than a day after his Office released a report expressing concern and criticizing recent changes made to USAID. Since entering the White House last month, the Trump Administration has removed roughly 20 Inspectors Generals from various federal agencies and departments; with all of the firings appearing to be violation of Congressional Law, which requires the President to notify Congress at least 30 days prior to the removal of an Inspector General.

ISIS-K has accepted responsibility for a Suicide Attack on a Bank earlier today within the Northern Afghan City of Kunduz, resulting in the death and injury of roughly 50 Taliban Fighters who were waiting to receive their Paychecks. This same Bank was attacked by the Taliban several times during the 2010s, causing Dozens of Casualties.

According to a release from U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), AFRICOM forces, the February 1st strikes on ISIS-Somalia cave complexes resulted in a death of 14 ISIS-Somalia operatives, including key decisions-maker, recruiter, and financier Ahmed Maeleninine. Maeleninine was in charge of deploying jihadi operatives into the U.S. and Europe as well according to the release. No civilians were killed in the strikes.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated in a recent Interview with AFP, that he is willing to swap Russian Territory captured by Ukraine in the Kursk Region, for Ukrainian Territory captured by Russia in the East, in a negotiated Peace Settlement to end the ongoing War.

Egypt has reportedly “closed the door” to any further discussions with the United States regarding the displacement of Palestinians from the Gaza Strip; with Egyptian Officials having presented several Plans for rebuilding Gaza without any kind of displacement, at least one of these Plans having been delivered to the Trump Administration. Cairo is said to be “outraged” by Statements from both Israel and the U.S. calling for the totally removal of the Palestinian Population from Gaza, sending a Message to Washington, demanding clarification on recent Comments made by U.S. President Trump, stating that Sanctions could be imposed against Egypt if they refuse to accept Palestinian Refugees.