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Rubio: Maduro is NOT the President of Venezuela
Secretary of State Marco Rubio declared that the Venezuelan government is “illegitimate.”
Germany Will Only Transfer a Patriot Battery to Ukraine If US Sends Replacement
President Donald Trump’s proposal for European countries to provide Ukraine with air defenses may run into an issue, as Germany is hesitant to send its Patriot battery to Kiev without a firm plan from Washington to give Berlin priority access to a replacement.
Russia Focused on Creating Buffer Zones, Eliminating Military Infrastructure in Ukraine
The Kremlin spokesman stated that Russia's goals in Ukraine remain unchanged following the third round of talks with Kiev. A Russian official described the talks as predictably difficult.
Senior Iranian Official: Tehran Could Leave NPT If Europe Reimposes Sanctions
A senior Iranian official explained that the Islamic Republic could leave the Non-Proliferation Treaty if the Europeans move to reimpose UN sanctions on Tehran.
Protests Erupt in Ukraine After Zelensky Targets Anti-Corruption Orgs
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky signed a bill that restricts the work of anti-corruption agencies. In response, Ukrainians took to the streets in Kiev, chanting “corruption equals death.”
‘Don’t Expect a Magical Breakthrough:’ Russia Downplays Upcoming Talks with Ukraine
The Kremlin spokesman said there is little chance that upcoming talks between Russia and Ukraine will end the war.
Israel Attacks UN Agency’s Buildings in Gaza
Israeli forces attacked two facilities used by a UN aid agency in Gaza. A safe house used by the World Health Organization was struck by Israeli forces three times on Monday. According to Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the head of the WHO, said after the strikes,...
Israel’s Red Sea Port May Shut Down Due to Houthi Blockade
The head of Israel’s Red Sea port said he could be forced to shut down operations as Ansar Allah’s Red Sea blockade of Israeli shipping has cut business by 90%. Chief executive Gideon Golber is now asking Tel Aviv for assistance to keep the port open. On Sunday,...

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