Soviet flag seen in Los Angeles protests.

Russia attacked Ukraine with 499 air attack vehicles, 479 were destroyed by Ukraine.

After being exchanged, a Ukrainian prisoner of war showed his body covered in multiple mutilations and a burned-in inscription that read ‘Glory to Russia.’

Turkish Foreign Ministry:

The intervention of the Israeli forces against the ship “Madleen”, which set sail to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza, including our citizens on board, while it was in international waters is a clear violation of international law.

This heinous act by the Netanyahu government, which threatens the freedom of navigation and maritime security, once again demonstrates that Israel is acting as a terror state.

The rightful reaction of the international community against the genocidal policies of Israel, which uses hunger as a weapon in Gaza and prevents the delivery of humanitarian aid, will continue. Israel's aggressive and unlawful actions will not silence the voices that stand up for human dignity and universal values.

NATO chief calls for 400% increase in air and missile defense capabilities.

American journalist Abby Martin:

I don't know how anyone can be the same looking at the crimes against humanity in Gaza. Especially against children.

Humanity is dead. I don't know how can I explain to my children that the world has allowed this to happen.

If we don't hold Israel accountable, what's next?

How are you human if you are not impacted by what you see?

Skater gets blasted with munitions at ICE protest—flips them off like it’s nothing.

Mounted police crack down hard on protesters in Los Angeles.

California Governor Gavin Newsom:

Pete Hegseth's a joke. He's a joke. Everybody knows he's so in over his head. What an embarrassment. That guy's weakness masquerading as strength.

Harvard is in talks with top U.S. and international universities, including the University of Chicago and London Business School, to temporarily host foreign students who may be denied visas under Trump's restrictions.

Other universities are also exploring options to relocate affected students to campuses abroad.

Source: FT

Kremlin:

Russia will continue to talk with Ukraine despite significant changes in its vision of the essence of the Kyiv regime that struck civilian targets.

The second phase of breaking the blockade has begun. Buses are rolling out. The Al-Soumoud Caravan from Tunisia is embarking on its historic journey to Gaza.

Israel intercepted the Madleen — a civilian aid ship carrying baby formula, food, and medicine — far outside its declared waters.

Peaceful activists detained.

Humanitarian aid blocked.

Voices of solidarity silenced.

Egyptian officials have not yet approved the convoy's passage through Egypt to reach the Gaza border in an attempt to break the siege.

Clashes in Los Angeles: China calls on its citizens to increase their vigilance.

Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov:

The special operation will continue, but in parallel Russia is ready for diplomatic measures.

Hungary’s PM Orbán:

The Russians are too weak for this. They can’t even defeat Ukraine.

Russia poses no real military threat to NATO countries.