🇨🇳 Russia’s government expects to sell natural gas to China at about a third less than the price paid by Europe, - Bloomberg
The price of Russian gas for China is set to average $258.80 per 1,000 cubic meters this year, more than 38% lower than average price offered to Europe.
🇺🇸 Trump: I think we are going to end up with a great deal. They have no choice.
We totally control the Strait of Hormuz. We caught a ship yesterday that had some things on it that weren’t very nice.
A gift from China, perhaps.
I do not want to extend the ceasefire. I want to make a good deal.
🇮🇷🇺🇸 Trump: "I have to say, we had no choice regarding Iran. It's not that we had a choice. We were forced to do it."
"We now control the Strait. We're not allowing them to gain any advantage. You know, they're losing $500 million a day because of the blockade…"
🇪🇺 Ursula von der Leyen:
We must succeed in completing the European continent so that it is not influenced by Russia, Türkiye, or China.
Today, mobilization in Russia is hidden in contracts.
Why a large mobilization? In order to repeat a large offensive against Ukraine.
Or option B, which involves less expense, is to launch a parallel small offensive where it is possible to limit ourselves to a smaller number of forces.
🛜 Zelensky: Restricting access to social networks in Russia is not about limiting criticism of Putin.
A large mobilization, that is, mobilization from central cities, including Moscow and St. Petersburg. The restrictions indicate that no one in Russia will accept mobilization of this level.
🇺🇸🇮🇷 CNN: A potential deal to end the U.S.–Iran war was close, but progress stalled after Trump publicly discussed negotiations on social media and with reporters.
He claimed Iran had already agreed to key terms—like handing over enriched uranium—which Iranian officials denied.
❗️❗️An attempt was made to kill the advisor to the Minister of Defense Sethiy "Flash" Beskrestnov. He is currently in the hospital, and he himself reported the attempt.
🇺🇸🇮🇷 Donald Trump said that the agreement on the ceasefire in the conflict with Iran will most likely not be extended.
"It is extremely unlikely that I will extend it," the US president emphasized in an interview with Bloomberg.
🇫🇷🇺🇸🇮🇷 Macron: It is likely that, following the American decision to maintain a targeted blockade — particularly concerning Iran — the Iranian authorities changed their initial position. I think this is a mistake on both sides.
🇧🇷🇺🇸 Lula: I do not believe Iran is building a nuclear bomb — just as I did not believe that Saddam had nuclear weapons when Bush invaded Iraq.
From time to time, people build a false myth to justify an opposition that is unrecognizable and irresponsible.
🇧🇷🇺🇸 Brazilian President Lula:
I will be against the invasion of Cuba, just as I was against [the invasions of] Venezuela, against Ukraine, against Gaza, and against Iran.
I am against any lack of respect for the territorial integrity of nations.
The move surprised many in the Pentagon because Driscoll’s job normally focuses on managing the Army, not conducting international negotiations—something typically handled by the defense secretary.
Hegseth reportedly opposed Driscoll’s involvement and pushed to have him removed from the talks.
🇺🇸🇺🇦 WSJ: The feud between Pete Hegseth and Dan Driscoll escalated when Driscoll was unexpectedly given a role in Ukraine diplomacy.
In late 2025, Trump sent Driscoll to help negotiate a peace effort in the war between Ukraine and Russia.
🇺🇸🇵🇰 Reuters: Pakistan’s army chief Asim Munir told Trump that the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports is blocking renewed U.S.–Iran talks. Trump said he would consider it.
🇨🇳 Xi: Strait of Hormuz should remain open for normal passage, which aligns with the common interest of countries in the region.
🇦🇪🇺🇸 The UAE to the Trump administration: "You started this war; if it results in a shortage of US dollars, either you provide us with dollar-denominated credit swap lines, or we will be forced to start trading oil and gas in yuan and other currencies." - WSJ
❗️❗️An attempt was made to kill the advisor to the Minister of Defense Sethiy "Flash" Beskrestnov. He is currently in the hospital, and he himself reported the attempt.
🇰🇵 Kim Jong Un oversaw tests of upgraded short-range ballistic missiles designed to carry cluster and fragmentation warheads, state media reported.
🇪🇪❌🇸🇰 Estonia denied Prime Minister Fico permission to fly to Moscow through its airspace to participate in the parade.
The country's Foreign Ministry said that it would not allow its territory to be used for trips that promote ties with Russia amid its aggression.
🇦🇪🇺🇸🇮🇷 WSJ: The UAE is in early talks with the U.S. about securing emergency dollar access if the Iran conflict worsens.
Officials discussed a possible currency swap line with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, though no formal request has been made.
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🇪🇪❌🇸🇰 Estonia denied Prime Minister Fico permission to fly to Moscow through its airspace to participate in the parade.
The country's Foreign Ministry said that it would not allow its territory to be used for trips that promote ties with Russia amid its aggression.
🇺🇸 A new NBC poll shows Donald Trump’s approval at a second-term low:
37% approve,
63% disapprove.
🇺🇦🇹🇷 Ukraine has appealed to Turkey to organize a meeting between Zelensky, Erdogan, Trump and Putin, — Sybiha
💬 “And the Ukrainian president is ready for such a meeting. We want to end this war. We have effective proposals. We hope for the role of Turkey,” Sybiha emphasized.
🇺🇸🇮🇷 Trump to Fox News:
If Iran does not sign this deal, the whole country is getting blown up.
😄 Advisers ask Trump to give interviews less often due to controversial statements, - WSJ
In particular, Trump has repeatedly called reporters and made comments without consulting with advisers, sometimes making loud or contradictory statements about the war and possible US actions.
🇺🇸 WSJ: Trump yelled at his aides for hours after learning that a US plane had been shot down in Iran and two pilots were missing, - WSJ
Images of 1979 Iranian hostage crisis - one of the biggest failures of the presidency's international policy - constantly replayed in his head.
🇺🇸🇮🇷 WSJ: After Easter, Trump issued a stark 12-hour ultimatum, warning Iran a “civilization” would be destroyed if no deal was reached.
Behind scenes, aides—including Rubio—saw it as a pressure tactic to force negotiations.
Trump’s goal, advisers said, was to intimidate Iran into ending the war.
🇺🇸🇮🇷 The US is preparing to inspect vessels linked to Iran, - WSJ
The US military plans to begin inspecting oil tankers linked to Iran in the coming days, as well as potentially seizing commercial vessels in international waters.
🇺🇸🇮🇷Axios: Trump gathered top national security officials in the Situation Room Saturday as tensions with Iran escalated following new threats to close the Strait of Hormuz.
Officials say recent diplomacy has made some progress on key nuclear issues like uranium enrichment, but major gaps remain.
