NEW: A representative of the UAE-backed Rapid Support Forces in Sudan admitted to the troop withdrawal from Khartoum, but claimed that greater power and ultimate triumph would characterize their return. Sudan's RSF chief says the war is not over and is only at the beginning.

Ukrainian shotgun drone shoots down Russian drones.

More French consumers are boycotting U.S. brands like McDonald’s, Coca-Cola, Tesla, and Nike after Trump's policies.

The movement, known as #BoycottUSA, marks what experts call a “historic collapse” of America’s image in France.

An Ifop poll found:
• 60% support avoiding U.S. products
• 1 in 3 have already joined the boycott
• Support is strongest among left-leaning, older, and higher-income citizens

Source: The Guardian

Trump:

We’ll get Greenland. 100%.

There’s a good possibility that we could do it without military force, but I don’t take anything off the table.

Americans reacted with rage and disbelief after Ukraine sank the Russian Black Sea Fleet flagship Moskva, NYT reports.

American radar screens suddenly flashed the alert: the Moskva had gone down.

“Oh, that’s the Moskva,” U.S. officials reportedly said in surprise.

Ukrainians replied: “Oh my God. Thanks a lot. Bye.”

NYT also notes U.S. officials were stunned Ukraine had missiles capable of striking a cruiser of that scale.

Netanyahu on the final stage of the war in Gaza:

Hamas must lay down its arms. Its leaders will be allowed to leave.

We will ensure overall security in the Gaza Strip and enable the implementation of the Trump plan — the voluntary migration plan. That’s the plan.

We’re not hiding it and are ready to discuss it at any time.

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said the US military has begun to upgrade its operations in Japan to a new "war-fighting" command, highlighting the Trump administration's focus on China as its primary security challenge.

The US and Japan will deepen their defense coordination, with Japan increasing its defense spending and the US committing to remain engaged in the region.

Source: Bloomberg

UPDATE: Myanmar Earthquake

Rebel forces declared a 2-week ceasefire in quake-hit zones to allow aid access.

Rebels will maintain defensive actions only during the pause.

Death toll reaches ~1,700, with 3,400 injured and 300 missing.

Trump has ordered a federal review of monuments toppled in the wake of George Floyd's murder, aiming to restore monuments to Confederate leaders who fought to preserve slavery in the US.

Source: Axios

Zelensky:

This week, most regions of Ukraine have been under attack. We expect a clear response from the US, Europe and all our partners.

Zelensky Reportedly Preparing for Second Term Bid

Serious preparations are underway for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to run for a second term.

Zelensky reportedly held a meeting last week, instructing his team to prepare for elections following a full ceasefire.

The first public signal could come around May 5, tied to a parliamentary vote on extending martial law, which expires May 8. Ending martial law would be the first step toward elections.

Sources say the vote is likely planned for early July. Zelensky may aim to catch opponents off guard with a summer election and a short campaign window.

Source: The Economist

A large crowd of “Takedown Tesla” protesters gathered outside a Tesla showroom in Columbus, Ohio, met by a counter-protest forming a “Tesla Shield” to defend the showroom.

Isar Aerospace Rocket Fails Seconds After Liftoff

German startup Isar Aerospace’s Spectrum rocket failed on its debut launch today.

The vehicle lifted off from Norway’s Andøya Spaceport but suffered a critical vector control issue about 18 seconds into flight, causing engine shutdown and an explosion roughly 40 seconds after liftoff.

Despite the failure, Isar called the mission a “valuable data-gathering step” toward future launches and confirmed its commitment to upcoming missions, including contracts with the Norwegian Space Agency.

Trump on Iran:

If they don't make a deal, there will be bombing — and it will be bombing the likes of which they have never seen before.

NBC Host:

Just hours ago, President Trump called me to tell me he is 'pissed off' with Russia's President Putin and threatened to impose secondary tariffs on Russia's oil.

U.S. President Donald Trump threatened Iran with bombings and secondary tariffs on Sunday if Tehran did not come to an agreement with Washington over its nuclear program.

"If they don't make a deal, there will be bombing," Trump said in a telephone interview with NBC. "But there's a chance that if they don't make a deal, that I will do secondary tariffs on them like I did four years ago."

NEW: Somali National Army forces, backed by Ma'awisley clan fighters, have entered Masjid Ali Gadud following heavy clashes with Al Shabab.

Netanyahu to Visit Hungary Despite ICC Arrest Warrant

Netanyahu will visit Hungary from April 2 to 6 for talks with Prime Minister Viktor Orban, despite an International Criminal Court arrest warrant issued against him for alleged war crimes in Gaza.

Hungary, an ICC member, says its constitution exempts it from enforcing the warrant and guarantees Netanyahu’s safety.

Iranian President Pezeshkian:

Iran's response to Trump’s letter was delivered via Oman and rejected direct talks, but indicated that indirect negotiations could take place.

Khamenei has also said that negotiations with the U.S. can continue indirectly.

The Turkish Foreign Ministry has welcomed the formation of a transitional government in Syria.

A statement says this shows the Syrian administration's commitment to an inclusive, Syrian-led political process.

Germany, the Netherlands, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, and Jordan have all welcomed the new government.