Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) calling for US-Russia alliance against EU.

Russian Foreign Ministry:

If Taurus missiles are used to strike critical Russian infrastructure, it will be seen as direct German participation in the Ukraine conflict on Kyiv’s side.

Russia’s Supreme Court has suspended the ban on the activities of the Taliban in Russia.

DETAILS: At Netanyahu’s request, Israeli officials briefed the U.S. on a strike plan combining a commando raid on Iran’s underground nuclear sites with an air campaign—hoping for American air support.

However, Israeli commanders said the raid wouldn’t be ready until October, while Netanyahu pushed for quicker action.

Israel then pivoted to a prolonged bombing plan that still required U.S. military backing.

“Almost all of the plans would have required U.S. help… making the United States a central part of the attack itself.”

The U.S. had already deployed B-2 bombers, two carriers, and THAAD systems to the region for both Yemen and Iran contingencies.

Initially, officials like Gen. Kurilla and NSA Waltz were open to supporting Israel. But Tulsi Gabbard, JD Vance, and Defense Secretary Hegseth warned of a broader regional war.

The New Normal: The U.S. voted against a UN resolution on cooperation with the Council of Europe because the resolution included a "condemnation of Russian aggression against Ukraine."

Trump’s Approval Rating Falls Sharply

Donald Trump’s approval has dropped 14 points since January 2025—nearly triple the decline seen in early 2017.

19% of 2024 Trump voters disapprove of his handling of inflation. 12% disapprove of his handling of the economy.

Net approval:
Hispanics: -37
Under-30s: -25

All six swing states (AZ, NV, GA, PA, MI, WI): negative

“The very places that delivered Trump his victory are now swinging against him.”

2026 midterms loom—with echoes of the GOP’s 2018 losses.

While 92% of his base remains loyal, economy-minded swing voters are peeling off.

Source: The Economist

NEW: Czechia Ends Dependence on Russian Oil

Czechia is now fully independent of Russian oil after 60+ years, following the expansion of the TAL pipeline from Italy.

Surprise! SpaceX Leads Trump’s “Golden Dome” Missile Shield Bid

Elon Musk’s SpaceX, along with Palantir and Anduril, is front-running efforts to build Trump’s ambitious “Golden Dome” missile defense system.

SpaceX plans to launch 400–1,000+ satellites to detect and track missile threats, plus 200 weaponized satellites to intercept them. Its focus is the “custody layer”—tracking and identifying incoming threats.

Estimated engineering costs: $6–10 billion.

Musk proposes a subscription model, with the U.S. paying for access instead of owning the system.

Pentagon officials are wary of losing control to a private provider.

All three firms are led by Trump-aligned founders—Musk alone donated over $250 million to his 2024 campaign.

Source: Reuters

Trump:

We will very soon be sending Education BACK TO ALL THE STATES, where it belongs.

Netenyahu repeats:

Israel will not allow Iran to obtain nuclear weapons.

U.S. Weighs Sanctions Relief for Post-Assad Syria

The State and Treasury Departments are considering easing sanctions on Syria following the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime, aiming to support the country’s fragile transition and reduce Iranian and Russian influence.

In a previously unreported letter to Sen. Elizabeth Warren, State Department official Paul Guaglianone called the end of Assad’s rule a “historic opportunity” and confirmed the U.S. is weighing new waivers, licenses, and aid efforts.

Source: Politico

Houthi Leader Abdul-Malik al-Houthi:

The US attacked Yemen 990 times in the past month, including 220 times in the past week.

Erik Prince, a key Trump ally and founder of Blackwater, has struck a deal with the Democratic Republic of Congo to help secure and tax its mineral wealth.

The arrangement, made before a major rebel offensive, focuses on curbing smuggling and improving tax collection — not deploying contractors to conflict zones.

Talks continue as the U.S. and Congo discuss a critical minerals partnership.

Source: Reuters

Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei:

We believe that the relationship between Iran and Saudi Arabia will be beneficial for both countries and two countries can complement each other.

Vladimir Putin received Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in the Kremlin.

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth urged France to increase its defense spending and, alongside other NATO allies, take primary responsibility for Europe's conventional defense.

BREAKING: Zelensky says minerals deal memorandum with U.S. could be signed during online meeting on Thursday.

Zelensky:

Trump’s envoy Witkoff is “spreading Russian narratives” about war in Ukraine.

Zelensky:

Ukraine has evidence of China supplying Russia with artillery and gunpowder.

China is helping with certain weapons production on Russian territory.

BIG: U.S. Treasury Secretary has cautioned White House officials on attempts to fire Federal Reserve Chair Powell.

Source: Politico