A major Russian ammunition depot was hit and exploded today inside Russia. What’s curious is its location: the city of Kirzhach, northeast of Moscow. For Ukrainian drones to have reached that far, they had to bypass the defenses of the Russian capital.
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"Russia wants Ukraine to lift the ban on negotiations with Putin in order to discuss Zelenskyy's proposal to cease strikes on civilian targets." - said Peskov.
Peskov claims that the Russian dictator is, as always, allegedly ready for talks, but everything Russia does is present its own ultimatums and seeks to "negotiate" solely on its own terms.
Since October 4, 2022, by decision of Ukraine's National Security and Defense Council, any direct negotiations with Putin have been prohibited.
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U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth confirmed for the first time this morning on Fox News that the three senior Pentagon staff members fired last week—Dan Caldwell, Darin Selnick, and Colin Carroll—were dismissed due to accusations of leaking classified information. He explained, “When you dismiss people who you believe are leaking classified information, and the investigation is still ongoing, it will take time. Once the evidence is available, it will be handed over to the DOJ. Why would it surprise anyone, Brian, if the same people continue to leak? Once a leaker, always a leaker, often a leaker.”
Hegseth also acknowledged that the investigation into the leaks has not been concluded, and that some of the individuals involved might be “exonerated” after further inquiry. “If one or two of these individuals are cleared after an investigation, great—that’s the purpose of investigations. But we took it seriously. It led to some unfortunate outcomes, involving people I’ve known for quite some time. However, it’s not my job to protect them. My responsibility is to protect national security and the President of the United States.”
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According to some analysts, Putin's plan to "end his invasion of Ukraine" will begin on May 9, the day when the Victory Day parade of WWII will be held in Moscow. According to these sources, Putin will launch a major offensive against the Dnipropetrovsk region, concentrating all his resources there with the aim of capturing the region and "declaring victory." This declaration, in the view of these analysts, would be accepted by Trump, who, together with Putin, would declare the end of the invasion. However, the question remains: will the US recognize the Ukrainian territories currently occupied by Russia as Russian?
For the first time in years, Russian President Vladimir Putin has stated publicly that he is open to direct bilateral negotiations to potentially end the invasion Ukraine, as pressure for both sides to agree to a quick peace deal continues to build from U.S. President Trump and his Administration.
Officials from the United States, Europe, and Ukraine are set to meet later this week in London, where the Trump Administration hopes to receive a response to a document detailing terms and concessions for ceasefire from Kyiv, before eventually presenting the same to Russia.
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German arms giant Rheinmetall is set to nearly double production at its new artillery plant in Unterlüß, increasing output to 350,000 shells annually—up from the initially planned 200,000.
Germany’s defense industry continues its rapid expansion.
Anatolii Khrapchynskyi, Deputy Director of an electronic warfare production company, stated that Russia is modernizing its X-59, X-101, and X-555 missiles.
"Significant changes have been made to the X-101 and X-555 cruise missiles, allowing them to avoid any external interference. Russia has also modified the X-59 missile into the X-69 by increasing its range." Khrapchynskyi explained.
Dr. Andrea Arcangeli, Director of the Directorate of Health and Hygiene of the Vatican City State, has announced that Pope Francis’ cause-of-death was a stroke, which was followed by him falling into a brief coma before suffering an irreversible cardiovascular collapse (cardiac arrest). According to the medical report released by the Vatican, the Pope had a prior history of acute respiratory failure caused by multimicrobial bilateral pneumonia, multiple bronchiectases, high blood pressure, and Type II diabetes; which led him to be hospitalized in serious condition back in February.
This past week, the U.S. launched some of the most significant strikes so far of the ongoing military campaign against the Iranian-backed Houthi terrorist group in Western Yemen, targeting and completely destroying the Ras Isa Oil Port in the Hodeidah Governorate on April 17, resulting in the death of at least 80; with over 100 additional strikes having been carried out since last Thursday. Strikes in the past 72 hours have targeted command-and-control centers, missile and drone launch sites, underground-munition storage facilities, as well as dozens of other military and infrastructure sites linked to the Houthis. Additionally, strikes are continuing against Houthi bases and defensive positions near the frontlines to the south and east, in preparation for possible future ground operations by partner forces, including the Yemeni Armed Forces.
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According to Saudi state-owned Al Arabiya, between 500 and 600 Houthi fighters, many of which are believed to be high-ranking figures, including missile system operators and drone experts, have been killed so far in the ongoing strike campaign by the U.S. Navy and Air Force against Western Yemen.
F/A-18E/F “Super Hornets” with Carrier Air Wing One (CVW-1), aboard the USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) in the Red Sea, continue both day and nighttime strike missions against the Iranian-backed Houthi terrorist group in Western Yemen.
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Egypt and Qatar have proposed a new agreement to Israel and Hamas, aiming to end the ongoing conflict.
The proposal includes a 5–7 year truce, a complete withdrawal of Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) from Gaza, and a comprehensive hostage-for-prisoner exchange including the release of “all Israeli hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners held in Israeli jails.”
Israel has yet to respond.
Israel is now preparing for a possible strike on Iran, with Tel Aviv bracing for a response from Tehran.
Israel officials: “If U.S.-Iran talks fail, we’ll have to address the threats Iran poses.”
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Al Jazeera correspondent: Renewed Israeli bombing on the town of Abasan Al Kabira, east of Khan Yunis Governorate, south of the Gaza Strip.
The Commander of U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), General Michael E. Kurilla will reportedly arrive in Israel later this week, to discussed ongoing tensions in the region with senior Israeli defense and intelligence officials. His visit follows a major airlift over the last week or so by the Air Force’s Air Mobility Command (AMC) to Nevatim Airbase in Southern Israel, with upwards of 25 C-17s having arrived at the base since April 10th, believed to likely be carrying additional air-defense systems and penetrating-munitions for Israel.
U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem had her handbag stolen while dining at a Washington restaurant. The bag, lying next to her, contained her driver’s license, medication, house keys, makeup kit, checkbook—and $3,000 in cash.
Let's hope that's all she actually lost. How does the Secretary of Homeland Security not have personal security close enough to stop someone from grabbing her bag off the floor? Absolutely unreal.
