A 19-year-old Syrian man suspected of stabbing a Spanish tourist at the Berlin Holocaust Memorial had been planning for weeks to kill Jews, according to Berlin police, as reported by the BBC.
The violation of the 1994 Budapest Memorandum—through which Ukraine gave up its nuclear weapons in exchange for U.S. protection and Russia’s guarantee of non-invasion—along with the U.S.’s recent shift toward aligning with Russia, has reinforced two crucial lessons: never rely on others for your security, and the only weapon capable of stopping a mad expansionist is a nuclear one.
Donald Trump once again claimed that the U.S. has invested $300 billion in Ukraine’s defense, while Europe has contributed only $100 billion. However, according to the U.S. Congress, led by Trump’s party, the actual allocation was $170 billion, of which approximately $119 billion has been used. Notably, around 80% of that amount remained in the U.S., funding the American defense industry to produce equipment sent to Ukraine.
Trump also stated that “either Ukraine signs the minerals agreement, or there will be problems,” adding that he intends to secure up to $500 billion in profits. https://video.nostr.build/cbc8eb28ca4918a99f1141f9ce0e0ca04b22ec9824bd5b513501831f51545737.mp4
Although Trump claimed that a deal involving Ukrainian minerals is close to being signed and could yield up to $500 billion, Sky News reported that Zelensky is not inclined to sign the agreement in its current form. According to the report, the deal imposes unilateral obligations on Ukraine without any commitments from the U.S., not even in terms of military or financial support against the Russian invasion. Essentially, Trump wants Ukraine’s minerals but is unwilling to commit to supporting the country’s defense against Russia.
Donald Trump once again claimed that the U.S. has invested $300 billion in Ukraine’s defense, while Europe has contributed only $100 billion. However, according to the U.S. Congress, led by Trump’s party, the actual allocation was $170 billion, of which approximately $119 billion has been used. Notably, around 80% of that amount remained in the U.S., funding the American defense industry to produce equipment sent to Ukraine.
Trump also stated that “either Ukraine signs the minerals agreement, or there will be problems,” adding that he intends to secure up to $500 billion in profits. https://video.nostr.build/cbc8eb28ca4918a99f1141f9ce0e0ca04b22ec9824bd5b513501831f51545737.mp4
Celebrations at Hostages Square in Tel-Aviv, following the announcement that the hostages Omer Shem-Tov, Eliya Cohen and Omer Wenkert have been handed over to the Red Cross. https://video.nostr.build/a5c5e3a0d994fd3a04a6347b70220393946c13c3c9d65313256f37c4c144429c.mp4
According to the Wall Street Journal, Putin may be willing to halt technological and military cooperation with China in exchange for control over Ukraine. As an additional bargaining chip, he would offer Trump easier access to Ukrainian minerals. If true, this deal could explain Trump’s aggressive stance toward Zelensky.
According to Reuters, Trump and Elon Musk threatened to cut off Starlink service over Ukraine if Zelensky did not sign the minerals agreement granting the U.S. 50% of all Ukrainian minerals. Zelensky refused to sign the deal because it offers no security guarantees—in other words, Trump wants half of Ukraine’s minerals but does not commit to continuing the country’s defense against the Russian invasion. 
Polish President Andrzej Duda is set to meet U.S. President Donald J. Trump on the sidelines of the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) tomorrow. This comes after President Duda has acted as a mediator between President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky following their recent tense back and forth in the past week. Earlier today, on a phone call with President Zelensky, President Duda cautioned him to stay “committed to the course of calm and constructive cooperation with POTUS Donald Trump.” 
“Betrayed. First Zelensky, then us? The radical U.S. disengagement from its allies.”
Cover of the German magazine Der Spiegel. 
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Charles Q. Brown Jr. traveled to the U.S-Mexico Border today, in order to meet with Soldiers, Airmen and Marines supporting Joint Task Force North (JTF North) and Customs & Border Protection (CBP) with securing the U.S. Southern Border, as well as halting the influx of Illegal Migrants into the Country. 
Earlier today, Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley was fired by Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass over the handling of the Los Angeles fires that raged in the Palisades, Eaton, and other areas in the past few months. Back when the fires were still raging, rumors spread that Bass had fired Crowley in the midst of the ongoing turmoil. Whether or not these rumors were true, the mayor’s office quickly refuted these rumors. This came after Crowley criticized the budget cuts that, among other factors, played a huge role in the department’s ability to combat the widespread fires earlier this year. 
U.S. President Donald J. Trump was asked earlier about reports claiming he was planning to travel to Moscow, in order to meet with Putin during Victory Day celebrations on May 9th, to which he responded, “No. No, I’m not.” nostr:note1q6nervgq3kys3sgphjcnumusfvv25zdc0pm8x4zpwn5jmf5ucphqacjy3n
Jordan Bardella, from Marine Le Pen’s French party—often labeled as “far-right”—was in Washington as a special guest at CPAC, the annual conservative conference. However, he withdrew from speaking at the event after claiming that Steve Bannon, Trump’s key advisor, made a Nazi salute.
At the end of his speech, Bannon said, “fight, fight, fight” and then extended his arm with an open hand. According to Bannon, it was simply a wave, but Bardella and other right-wing politicians and guests at CPAC considered the gesture “excessively similar to a Nazi salute.” https://video.nostr.build/b135edcf714b78dc5815de858ea4260f9f944836b6b371ec3dd98e9c13742824.mp4
Israeli Officials have confirmed that a body was handed over earlier by Hamas to the Red Cross, with it expected to soon be turned over to the Israeli Military inside Gaza, before being transported for identification to the Abu Kabir Forensic Institute in Tel-Aviv.
The Israel Defense Force says that it is investigating reports regarding Shiri Bibas, and that IDF representatives are in contact with her family.
Al-Jazeera reports that Hamas has now handed over the actual body of Shiri Bibas to the Red Cross.
The French Magazine, Le Point is reporting that Russian President Vladimir Putin is preparing to host U.S. President Donald J. Trump, during this year’s May 9th Celebrations in Moscow, also known as Victory Day, which commemorates the Soviet Union’s Victory over Nazi Germany during WWll. During the Visit, President Trump as well as other U.S. Officials, possibly including Special Envoy for Ukraine and Russia General Keith Kellogg, will discuss ending the Russian Invasion and War in Ukraine. 
The United States has signaled that it may withdraw from an International Effort to prosecute Russia for its Illegal Invasion of Ukraine and War Crimes committed during the Invasion, with U.S. Envoys at a recent “Core Meeting” of Nations attempting to organize a Nuremberg-Style for Vladimir Putin, having refused to refer to Russia as the “Aggressor” in the War. Additionally, the U.S. has refused to sign a Statement from the G7 also calling Russia the Aggressor, which was set to released on Monday, marking the 3-Year Anniversary of the Russian Invasion.
A U.S. Air Force MQ-9 “Reaper” Drone reportedly eliminated a Senior Al-Qaeda Affiliate Leader earlier today near the Town of al-Dana in the Idlib Governorate of Northwestern Syria. Damage to the Vehicle suggests that it was targeted by a R-9X “Flying Ginsu” Hellfire Missile, similar to other Strikes we have seen over the last few months in Northern Syria.
According to the French newspaper “Le Point,” Donald Trump will meet with Vladimir Putin in Moscow on May 9th to commemorate the end of World War II.