German AfD co-leader Tino Chrupalla:

We should not allow countries to be portrayed as enemies: today the enemy is Russia, tomorrow it is China.

Afghanistan was once our enemy, and now the German government is negotiating with the Taliban.

Eventually, you will have to sit down at the table with those you call enemies today.

Germany's Chancellor Merz:

Germany and France reached an understanding on future policy toward the automotive industry.

To put it very simply: The ban on combustion engines is now history.

German AfD co-leader Tino Chrupalla:

Why must we buy American LNG and oil because we allowed Nord Stream to be blown up?

Why can't we decide for ourselves to repair Nord Stream?

Our economy needs cheap energy to remain competitive.

We will not let the Americans dictate from whom we buy our energy.

German AfD co-leader Tino Chrupalla on Israel:

We must be allowed to criticize an Israeli government.

What happened in the Middle East, in Gaza, is something I criticize, and our party criticizes as well, because it is not in accordance with international law.

We should abandon these double standards.

If we speak of Russia's illegal war of aggression against Ukraine, which it is, then we must also speak of Israel's wars that violate international law, including what is happening in Lebanon.

Putin once again shows up in military uniform.

Putin:

Whenever we achieve a military victory in the field, we must register and consolidate that arena of victory into an arena of political victory as well.

We must turn it into a document of defeat for the enemy, and get the concessions we need to strengthen ourselves.

Germany's Chancellor Merz:

I find it entirely understandable and justified that Ukraine, for its part, attacks targets in Russia that impair the Russian government's and the Russian army's ability to wage war.

This applies both to communications and to energy supplies.

These are apparently the only means Ukraine has to make Russia understand that it is genuinely prepared to defend itself.

Putin:

We cannot fail to note the effectiveness of our strikes against the enemy’s military-industrial facilities and logistics centers.

I positively assess the results that the Chief of the General Staff has just reported.

However, we need to enhance the effectiveness of protecting our civilian—primarily civilian, but also military—facilities.

Q: You want Zelensky out. Have you forgotten that Putin started the war?

Trump: I know the details, okay? And at some point, I'll release the details.

Trump:

The Biden administration was very corrupt. Hunter Biden and the father, the whole group, very corrupt people.

Q: Do you think that Saudi Arabia should accept the help that Israel is offering to fight the Houthi rebels?

Trump: Yeah, I do. I think they will. Israel has been very helpful to Saudi Arabia.

Q: Are the Abraham Accords back on the table with Saudi Arabia?

Trump: Yeah, I think so. Maybe more than ever.

Saudi Arabia is very happy to have Israel's support and our support.

Q: Was it you or was it Elon Musk who decided to temporarily pause Starlink access for the Ukrainian military?

Trump: Well, I don't know if it was anybody, because it wasn't me. And I don't think it was Elon.

And from what I understand, it's the same as it's always been.

Trump:

I have a great relationship with Saudi Arabia. And Saudi Arabia is going to be very good.

Trump:

Putin wants to end the war.

Katie Zacharia will likely leave her new job within “a few days.”

Source: Axios, Barak Ravid

NEW: Trump fired his new White House press secretary, Katie Zacharia, today, just five days into the job.

Source: NYT

British Army chief General Sir Roly Walker says UK political leaders will soon begin a "frank conversation" with the public about preparing for war.

He warns that citizens must be ready to make sacrifices, prioritize defense and security, and play their part in supporting the military.