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— 🇷🇺/🇺🇦 NEW: A Russian general, Yaroslav Moskalik, was assassinated in Moscow with a car bomb, likely planted by Ukrainian intelligence services – IBN
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— 🇮🇷/🇷🇺 NEW: Iran and Russia are set to sign a 55 bcm gas transfer agreement, along with a $4 billion deal for the development of seven Iranian oilfields
Additionally, Russia is expected to fund the construction of a new nuclear power plant in Iran.
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Additionally, Russia is expected to fund the construction of a new nuclear power plant in Iran.
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— 🇺🇸/🇮🇷 President Trump: 'I think we're going to make a deal with Iran. Nobody else could do that.'
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— 🇺🇸/🇮🇱/🇵🇸 NEW: In response to a question by Time Magazine regarding the 300 children killed and more than 600 wounded since the ceasefire in Gaza broke down, Trump says: 'I would say that the blame for that is Biden more than anybody else.'
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— 🇺🇸 NEW: Trump says he 'wouldn't mind' being remembered as a president who expanded American territory in response to a question about his legacy.
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— 🇺🇸/🇮🇱/🇸🇦 President Donald Trump: 'I think Saudi Arabia will go into the Abraham Accords, and by the way, I think it will be full very quickly.'
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— 🇺🇸 Trump: 'I'm doing a good job. Great physical exam, and unlike every other president, I took the cognitive test and I aced it 100% and I bet you guys couldn't get 100% on that exam. It's a tough exam.'
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— ❗️🇺🇸/🇮🇱/🇮🇷 NEW: Trump has clarified that he didn't 'stop' Israel from attacking Iran's nuclear sites but did not 'make it comfortable' for them, preferring a deal over military action
He expressed no concern about Netanyahu dragging the U.S. into war, stating that the U.S. will not be 'unwillingly involved,' and he would willingly engage if a deal isn't reached.
He adds that 'By the way, he [Netanyahu] may go into a war' and says that U.S. will not stay out of it.
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He expressed no concern about Netanyahu dragging the U.S. into war, stating that the U.S. will not be 'unwillingly involved,' and he would willingly engage if a deal isn't reached.
He adds that 'By the way, he [Netanyahu] may go into a war' and says that U.S. will not stay out of it.
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— 🇺🇸/🏳️⚧️ NEW: The Pentagon will resume 'gender-affirming care' for transgender service members.
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— 🇺🇸/🇷🇺/🇺🇦 NEW: Reuters has released the full text of the 'Trump Peace Plan' to end the war in Ukraine
Some of the key points:
– Permanent Ceasefire
– Ukraine will not seek NATO membership
– Ukraine may pursue EU membership
– The U.S. formally recognizes Crimea as part of Ukraine
– The US 'de-facto' recognizes the Russian-controlled parts of Donetsk, Lugansk, Kherson and Zaporizhzhia (non-recognition), while territory in Kharkov region goes back to Ukraine
– The Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant will come under U.S. Administration
– The Kakhovka Dam and Hydroelectric Plant in Kherson will come under U.S. Administration (The 'Kakhovka' Dam was destroyed in 2023)
– Ukraine gets passage rites through the Dnieper River and regains control of the 'Kinburn Spit' which sits at the mouth of the Dnieper
– Sanctions relief for Russia
Zelensky and the Europeans have expressed dissatisfaction and already sent a new proposal to Trump, it will already be null and void by the time it is proposed to Russia today.
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Some of the key points:
– Permanent Ceasefire
– Ukraine will not seek NATO membership
– Ukraine may pursue EU membership
– The U.S. formally recognizes Crimea as part of Ukraine
– The US 'de-facto' recognizes the Russian-controlled parts of Donetsk, Lugansk, Kherson and Zaporizhzhia (non-recognition), while territory in Kharkov region goes back to Ukraine
– The Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant will come under U.S. Administration
– The Kakhovka Dam and Hydroelectric Plant in Kherson will come under U.S. Administration (The 'Kakhovka' Dam was destroyed in 2023)
– Ukraine gets passage rites through the Dnieper River and regains control of the 'Kinburn Spit' which sits at the mouth of the Dnieper
– Sanctions relief for Russia
Zelensky and the Europeans have expressed dissatisfaction and already sent a new proposal to Trump, it will already be null and void by the time it is proposed to Russia today.
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— 🇺🇸/🇮🇱 NEW: Nearly three-quarters of American Jews disapprove of Donald Trump's performance as president and his handling of antisemitism, according to a new survey
The survey found that 72% disapprove of Trump's job performance (67% strongly disapprove), while 24% approve (16% strongly approve), and 5% are unsure.
Regarding his handling of antisemitism, 56% disapprove, and 31% approve, with the remainder uncertain.
The survey, conducted by the Mellman Group in mid-April, included 800 registered Jewish voters and did not address Trump's handling of U.S.-Israel relations or genocide in Gaza.
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The survey found that 72% disapprove of Trump's job performance (67% strongly disapprove), while 24% approve (16% strongly approve), and 5% are unsure.
Regarding his handling of antisemitism, 56% disapprove, and 31% approve, with the remainder uncertain.
The survey, conducted by the Mellman Group in mid-April, included 800 registered Jewish voters and did not address Trump's handling of U.S.-Israel relations or genocide in Gaza.
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— 🇺🇸/🇸🇦 NEW: The United States is reportedly set to offer Saudi Arabia an arms package exceeding $100 billion, with the announcement planned for President Donald Trump's visit to the kingdom in May
U.S. defense firms Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, and Northrop Grumman are expected to be involved.
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U.S. defense firms Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, and Northrop Grumman are expected to be involved.
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— 🇷🇺/🇺🇦 The full EU-Ukraine counterproposal (truly delusional):
– Unconditional permanent ceasefire in land, sky and sea.
– Ukraine receives security guarantees from the US similar to NATO's Article-5.
– No restrictions on the Armed Forces of Ukraine, and foreign militaries have the right to be stationed in Ukraine.
– Ukraine to get access to the EU.
– Ukraine will regain control over the Zaporizhia NPP and Kakhova Dam, and the Kinburn Spit (mouth of the Dnieper), with unrestricted passage rights on the Dnieper.
– Any other 'territorial questions' will be negotiated after the ceasefire (lmao).
– US-Ukraine minerals deal & full compensation of Ukrainian economy, including reparations using frozen Russian assets.
– 'Gradual easing' of sanctions on Russia, with a snap-back mechanism in case of ceasefire breach.
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– Unconditional permanent ceasefire in land, sky and sea.
– Ukraine receives security guarantees from the US similar to NATO's Article-5.
– No restrictions on the Armed Forces of Ukraine, and foreign militaries have the right to be stationed in Ukraine.
– Ukraine to get access to the EU.
– Ukraine will regain control over the Zaporizhia NPP and Kakhova Dam, and the Kinburn Spit (mouth of the Dnieper), with unrestricted passage rights on the Dnieper.
– Any other 'territorial questions' will be negotiated after the ceasefire (lmao).
– US-Ukraine minerals deal & full compensation of Ukrainian economy, including reparations using frozen Russian assets.
– 'Gradual easing' of sanctions on Russia, with a snap-back mechanism in case of ceasefire breach.
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— 🇷🇺/🇺🇦 : Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced a 72 hour ceasefire to be observed from 00:00 May 8th until 00:00 May 11th for the May 9th Victory Day celebrations
Ukraine has yet to comment on if they accept, and Vladimir Putin's spokesman stated today that they do not expect Ukraine to adhere to the ceasefire even if they accepted the terms.
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Ukraine has yet to comment on if they accept, and Vladimir Putin's spokesman stated today that they do not expect Ukraine to adhere to the ceasefire even if they accepted the terms.
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— 🇮🇱/🇺🇸 WATCH: The inaugural Jewish News Syndicate (JNS) International Policy Summit held last week in Jerusalem included many controversial statements
– Former U.S. Senator Norm Coleman acknowledged that the majority of Gen-Z have a negative opinion of Israel, ending his statement with 'The masters of the universe are Jews'
– Republican Jewish Coalition CEO Matt Brooks stated that Americans, especially those who support the Republican party and 'MAGA,' should not be allowed to criticize Israel or claim it’s not an ally of the United States.
– JNS co-founder Amelia Katzen mistakenly said that the news agency 'is stomping on the truth about the IDF,' before quickly correcting herself.
– JNS editor Melanie Phillips claimed, 'The West will only survive if it decides to love the Jewish people,' and noted that the West 'is paralyzed before the Islamist death cult that threatens it.'
– Jordana Cutler, 'Jewish Diaspora Policy Chief' at Meta, boasted about censoring and banning critics of Israel and Zionists.
JNS stated that the summit's goal was 'to tackle Israel’s challenges and opportunities in a post-Oct. 7 world.'
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– Former U.S. Senator Norm Coleman acknowledged that the majority of Gen-Z have a negative opinion of Israel, ending his statement with 'The masters of the universe are Jews'
– Republican Jewish Coalition CEO Matt Brooks stated that Americans, especially those who support the Republican party and 'MAGA,' should not be allowed to criticize Israel or claim it’s not an ally of the United States.
– JNS co-founder Amelia Katzen mistakenly said that the news agency 'is stomping on the truth about the IDF,' before quickly correcting herself.
– JNS editor Melanie Phillips claimed, 'The West will only survive if it decides to love the Jewish people,' and noted that the West 'is paralyzed before the Islamist death cult that threatens it.'
– Jordana Cutler, 'Jewish Diaspora Policy Chief' at Meta, boasted about censoring and banning critics of Israel and Zionists.
JNS stated that the summit's goal was 'to tackle Israel’s challenges and opportunities in a post-Oct. 7 world.'
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