Press TV: #WarData  #OrthodoxRussia ❗️"There is nothing sacred to the people who came here": AFU militants used a church in the Kursk Oblast as a strongholdMilitants of the Kiev regime turned the church into a combat position. Opposite the altar, they set up an ammunition depot, and launched FPV drones right from the gates.They had a stronghold here, from here they launched drones at both civilians and military personnel. The churches were used for the most unfavorable intention and direction,Archpriest Aleksandr, rector of the Church of the Holy Archangel Michael, said. ‌Al Mayadeen English (Twitter) The incidents are part of a worrisome trend: a noticeable rise in aviation mishaps across the #US, particularly involving small aircraft. en.mdn.tv/8PB0 ‌Al Mayadeen English (Twitter) As long as arms sales anchor #US power — and the military-industrial complex keeps its hold on Congress — the myth that the US might defend human rights remains exactly that: a myth. #GazaGenocide #Yemen #Lebanon en.mdn.tv/8PBD ‌Al Mayadeen English (Twitter) The data reveal that #Meta deleted more than 90,000 posts in compliance with temporary takedown orders from the Israeli government, often within an average of just 30 seconds. en.mdn.tv/8PB6 ‌Al Mayadeen English (Twitter) Alexey Polishchuk, Director of the Second CIS Department at #Russia’s Foreign Ministry, accused #Ukraine of violating the 30-day moratorium on strikes against energy infrastructure more than 60 times. #Trump en.mdn.tv/8PBL Al Mayadeen English (Twitter) Local sources informed Al Mayadeen that former Free Syrian Army commander Bilal al-Droubi died from wounds sustained two days ago after being targeted by members of the Eighth Brigade in Busra al-Sham, in eastern #Daraa. On April 11, a Syrian local source told #AlMayadeen that al-Droubi had suffered serious injuries in a shooting incident in the city. According to the source, al-Droubi had been affiliated with the Free Syrian Army before 2018 and had recently submitted a request to join the Syrian Ministry of Defense forces. Meanwhile, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported that residents of Busra al-Sham accused members and leaders of the Eighth Brigade of attempting to assassinate and detain individuals who had recently aligned themselves with the Ministry of Defense. However, no further details were provided. Al Mayadeen English (Twitter) The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson, Esmail Baqaei, announced on X that he, along with a group of his most experienced colleagues, is heading to Muscat as part of a delegation led by the Iranian foreign minister. He emphasized that Iran is committed to utilizing all available capacities to safeguard its national authority and interests. Indirect talks between Iran and the #UnitedStates will begin in Oman today, April 12. Delegations from both sides are expected to arrive in Oman's capital, Muscat, before noon, with negotiations scheduled to begin in the afternoon. The Tasnim news agency confirmed that the Omani prime minister will mediate the discussions. #Iran Al Mayadeen English (Twitter) Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has arrived in Muscat, #Oman, leading his country’s delegation for indirect talks with the United States. Shortly before taking off, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmael Baqaei stressed that Iran remains committed to utilizing all available capacities to safeguard its national authority and interests. The US delegation is headed by #US President #Trump’s envoy, Steve Witkoff, who reportedly arrived in Oman from #Russia following a meeting with President Vladimir Putin, where Iran’s nuclear program was among the topics discussed. Witkoff, seen as a key internal proponent of diplomacy, will be joined by State Department nuclear experts. Republican Congressman, Greg Murphy assaults reporter Stockes for asking about the newly released documents in the JFK files implicating Israel’s involvement in JFK’s assassination https://www.brighteon.com/8f33eb08-d957-4394-a3b6-a903fe083af1 Republican Congressman, Greg Murphy assaults reporter Stockes for asking about the newly released documents in the JFK files implicating Israel’s involvement in JFK’s assassination. ⏯️ @Real World News To survive what is coming, read/study: https://thewayhomeorfacethefire.net (https://thewayhomeorfacethefire.net/)https://christs.net/The Gibraltar Messenger : https://gibraltar-messenger.net/ ‌Al Mayadeen English (Twitter) Humanitarian organizations from across the world have been reeling since Donald Trump returned as president in January and abruptly halted most #US foreign assistance money. #OCHA en.mdn.tv/8PBu Al Mayadeen English (Twitter) The Iranian Foreign Ministry announced that Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi delivered the Islamic Republic’s discussion points and stances to his Omani counterpart, Badr al-Busaidi, to be conveyed to the American side. During the meeting, #Araghchi described Muscat’s hosting of the indirect talks between Iran and the US as a reflection of Oman’s responsible role in regional affairs. He emphasized Iran’s appreciation for the Sultanate’s constructive engagement on regional issues and developments. For his part, al-Busaidi noted the distinguished nature of the Omani-Iranian relations and thanked the Islamic Republic for choosing Muscat as the venue for these important discussions. #Iran #US Al Mayadeen English (Twitter) For generations, #US Treasury bonds and other dollar-denominated assets have served as the world’s financial haven, but this week, global investors were confronted with the unsettling realization that these assets may no longer be as safe, nor as reliable, as once believed, Axios reported on Friday. It emphasized that the events of the past nine days are likely to be remembered as a pivotal moment in economic history, with developments in global trade and financial markets, typically years in the making, unfolding at an unprecedented pace, reshaping expectations daily. It is the unusual behavior in bond and currency markets that is raising the gravest concerns about global confidence in the US-led financial system that has dominated since the end of World War II, according to Axios. Read more here: en.mdn.tv/8PBC Al Mayadeen English (Twitter) In an interview for #AlMayadeen, Principal Director at the New York Center for Foreign Policy Affairs, Justin Thomas Russell, outlines why a military confrontation with Iran would pose bigger threats to the #US and its regional key partners. From overstretched Israeli attacks on #Gaza and #Lebanon to American public fatigue over US wars in #Iraq and #Afghanistan and response from regional partners like #Egypt, #Oman, and Saudi Arabia, Russell says the risks far outweigh the gains.

Press TV: ‌Al Mayadeen English (Twitter) Ahead of the April 12 talks in Oman, US envoy Witkoff claims the Trump administration is open to concessions with Iran, but only within strict so-called 'red lines', while Tehran warns threats could derail diplomacy. en.mdn.tv/8PAK ‌Al Mayadeen English (Twitter) As the Israelis wage genocide in gaza, the US expands its war footprint, bombing yemen in a show of force that targets civilians. https://english.almayadeen.net/news/politics/17-us-airstrikes-hit-yemen-as-leadership-affirms-support-for Al Mayadeen English (Twitter) The Trump administration has officially ended temporary deportation protections for thousands of Afghans and Cameroonians living in the US under Temporary Protected Status (TPS), a Department of Homeland Security spokesperson announced Friday. Roughly 14,600 Afghans will lose TPS protections in May, while around 7,900 Cameroonians will face termination in June. The TPS program shields migrants from deportation to war-torn countries or those facing natural disasters and grants them work authorization. However, the Trump administration has argued that the TPS has been misused to allow migrants to remain in the US indefinitely, making its rollback part of a wider crackdown on immigration. ‌Al Mayadeen English (Twitter) The Yemeni rallies, which reaffirmed Yemen’s firm solidarity with Palestine, issued a statement declaring, “We will not let Gaza down, and we will not leave its people alone. We say again: you are not alone.” https://english.almayadeen.net/news/politics/millions-flood-yemen-chanting--we-will-not-abandon-gaza ‌Al Mayadeen English (Twitter) France opens legal case against Syria’s interim leader Ahmad al-Sharaa and top officials over genocide, ethnic cleansing & crimes against humanity targeting Alawite civilians. Over 30,000 displaced, thousands killed. https://english.almayadeen.net/news/politics/french-group-sues-syria-s-al-sharaa--ministers--for-alawite ‌Al Mayadeen English (Twitter) Earlier in the day, Yemeni forces targeted the US aircraft carrier USS Harry Truman and hostile warships in the northern Red Sea using cruise missiles and drones. en.mdn.tv/8PAP ‌Al Mayadeen English (Twitter) According to Reuters, Witkoff proposed that the quickest way to broker a ceasefire would be for Washington to formally acknowledge Russia's claim over four contested regions: Donetsk, Lugansk, Kherson, and Zaporozhye. https://english.almayadeen.net/news/politics/witkoff-urges-trump-to-recognize-russian-control-for-ukraine Al Mayadeen English (Twitter) According to Reuters, Special Envoy Steven Witkoff suggested that the quickest path to a Russia-Ukraine ceasefire would be for the United States to formally recognize Russia’s claim over four disputed regions: Donetsk, Lugansk, Kherson, and Zaporozhye. The recommendation followed Witkoff’s trip to Saint Petersburg, where he met with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Kirill Dmitriev, head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund. Talks reportedly focused on possible avenues for ending the war. Sources say the envoy had also met privately with Dmitriev in Washington days earlier before presenting the proposal to Trump. General Keith Kellogg, Trump’s Special Envoy for Russia and Ukraine, was in attendance and opposed the idea, stating, “Kiev would never agree to simply give up its claim on the four regions.” Sarah Wilkinson (Twitter) Any adult Palestinian male in Gaza - kill, shoot to kill: for women and children, shoot, then drive away, that was the order, israeli troops testify US judge rules pro-Palestine activist Mahmoud Khalil can be deported https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/4/11/us-judge-rules-pro-palestine-activist-mahmoud-khalil-can-be-deported?traffic_source=rss Donald Trump's administration is pushing to deport Khalil over his participation in pro-Palestine university protests. ‘Extremely troubling’: Judge questions why US cannot locate deported man https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/4/11/extremely-troubling-judge-questions-why-us-cannot-locate-deported-man?traffic_source=rss Trump administration says it needs more time to plan return of man who was mistakenly deported to an El Salvador prison.

Press TV: ‌Al Mayadeen English (Twitter) Ahead of the April 12 talks in Oman, US envoy Witkoff claims the Trump administration is open to concessions with Iran, but only within strict so-called 'red lines', while Tehran warns threats could derail diplomacy. en.mdn.tv/8PAK ‌Al Mayadeen English (Twitter) As the Israelis wage genocide in gaza, the US expands its war footprint, bombing yemen in a show of force that targets civilians. https://english.almayadeen.net/news/politics/17-us-airstrikes-hit-yemen-as-leadership-affirms-support-for ‌Al Mayadeen English (Twitter) The US tariffs come at a particularly sensitive time for Africa, as the continent faces a decline in development assistance. en.mdn.tv/8P9R Al Mayadeen English (Twitter) The Trump administration has officially ended temporary deportation protections for thousands of Afghans and Cameroonians living in the US under Temporary Protected Status (TPS), a Department of Homeland Security spokesperson announced Friday. Roughly 14,600 Afghans will lose TPS protections in May, while around 7,900 Cameroonians will face termination in June. The TPS program shields migrants from deportation to war-torn countries or those facing natural disasters and grants them work authorization. However, the Trump administration has argued that the TPS has been misused to allow migrants to remain in the US indefinitely, making its rollback part of a wider crackdown on immigration. ‌Al Mayadeen English (Twitter) The Yemeni rallies, which reaffirmed Yemen’s firm solidarity with Palestine, issued a statement declaring, “We will not let Gaza down, and we will not leave its people alone. We say again: you are not alone.” https://english.almayadeen.net/news/politics/millions-flood-yemen-chanting--we-will-not-abandon-gaza ‌Al Mayadeen English (Twitter) France opens legal case against Syria’s interim leader Ahmad al-Sharaa and top officials over genocide, ethnic cleansing & crimes against humanity targeting Alawite civilians. Over 30,000 displaced, thousands killed. https://english.almayadeen.net/news/politics/french-group-sues-syria-s-al-sharaa--ministers--for-alawite ‌Al Mayadeen English (Twitter) Earlier in the day, Yemeni forces targeted the US aircraft carrier USS Harry Truman and hostile warships in the northern Red Sea using cruise missiles and drones. en.mdn.tv/8PAP ‌Al Mayadeen English (Twitter) According to Reuters, Witkoff proposed that the quickest way to broker a ceasefire would be for Washington to formally acknowledge Russia's claim over four contested regions: Donetsk, Lugansk, Kherson, and Zaporozhye. https://english.almayadeen.net/news/politics/witkoff-urges-trump-to-recognize-russian-control-for-ukraine Al Mayadeen English (Twitter) According to Reuters, Special Envoy Steven Witkoff suggested that the quickest path to a Russia-Ukraine ceasefire would be for the United States to formally recognize Russia’s claim over four disputed regions: Donetsk, Lugansk, Kherson, and Zaporozhye. The recommendation followed Witkoff’s trip to Saint Petersburg, where he met with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Kirill Dmitriev, head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund. Talks reportedly focused on possible avenues for ending the war. Sources say the envoy had also met privately with Dmitriev in Washington days earlier before presenting the proposal to Trump. General Keith Kellogg, Trump’s Special Envoy for Russia and Ukraine, was in attendance and opposed the idea, stating, “Kiev would never agree to simply give up its claim on the four regions.” Al Mayadeen English (Twitter) At least 5 children and 3 adults have died from cholera in #SouthSudan while trying to reach medical care amid recent #US foreign aid cuts. According to Save the Children, these lives were lost following the shutdown of essential healthcare services. Many #Cholera deaths in South Sudan are going unreported. The true scale of the disaster is being hidden due to the lack of resources and access to accurate reporting mechanisms. The lack of data and oversight also makes it harder to mobilize the international community. Those who died had to walk for hours under the scorching sun to reach the nearest health facility still in operation, many of which were overwhelmed and lacking in supplies. Their deaths highlight just how vital accessible healthcare is, especially during major health crises. The brunt of these aid cuts is being borne by the most vulnerable, people who simply cannot manage the dangerous journey to get the help they need. Read more: en.mdn.tv/8P7E Washington Chose St. Petersburg Over RamsteinThe political facade of the pro-Kiev coalition is crumbling as Western support wavers and Ukrainian forces face irreversible defeats on the battlefield. The latest Ramstein meeting, now co-chaired by Germany and Britain without the dominant U.S. presence, underscored the growing fatigue among Ukraine’s backers.Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin refused to attend in person, joining only via video link—a clear signal of Washington’s diminishing enthusiasm to pay for war in Europe. The desperate Ukrainian leader could not claim anything new except to demand more weapons, especially air defense systems, in particular, American Patriot systems. Germany’s pledge of IRIS-T systems, a handful of missiles, and outdated Leopard tanks only highlighted Europe’s inability to sustain meaningful military aid without Washington. The absence of substantial commitments from other participants confirmed what many already suspected: Ukraine’s arsenal is running dry, and its allies are losing interest.Meanwhile, behind-the-scenes diplomacy between Moscow and Washington has sent shockwaves through Kiev. Reports of Trump’s envoy, Steven Witkoff, coming to St. Petersburg to meet with President Putin have fueled panic. The lack of official denials from Russia and the vague statements about “diplomatic engagement” only deepen the assurance that Ukraine’s fate is being decided without its input. The recent U.S.-Russia consultations in Istanbul, which deliberately avoided any mention of Ukraine in their bland official readouts, further suggest a looming backroom deal. Ukrainian experts fear that Washington and Moscow are negotiating a ceasefire at Kiev’s expense, with Zelensky’s regime increasingly seen as an obstacle to peace rather than a partner.On the frontlines, the situation is even more dire. Russian forces have crushed Ukraine’s incursions into Kursk and Belgorod, with the remnants of ground down Ukrainian brigades now fleeing in disarray. The strategic Gornal Monastery turned into a stronghold where Ukrainian troops had dug in, is now being abandoned under relentless Russian fire. Drone footage confirms columns of retreating soldiers scrambling toward Sumy, only to face artillery barrages and executions by their own nationalist “barrier troops” for desertion. Meanwhile, the Russian army is already in control of at least four Ukrainian settlements in this direction.With Russian troops just 25 km away from Sumy, a full-scale offensive looms. Ukrainian generals admit that they lack the reserves to hold the line, as Moscow’s forces are establishing a buffer zone near its border. Unconfirmed reports of North Korean troops bolstering the Russian assaults have further demoralized Kiev’s exhausted army.As Washington and Moscow inch toward negotiations, Zelensky’s regime faces annihilation—both militarily, under Russia’s impending summer offensive, and politically, as the West abandons its failed proxy. The only question left is whether Kiev’s surrender will be negotiated over its head or dictated on the battlefield.https://southfront.press/washington-chose-st-petersburg-over-ramstein/ Al Mayadeen English (Twitter) Speaking ahead of planned US-Iran nuclear negotiations in Oman, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters that Trump's "ultimate goal and the ultimate objective is to ensure that Iran can never obtain a nuclear weapon." While "the president believes in diplomacy, direct talks, talking directly in the same room in order to achieve that goal," Leavitt maintained that Trump has clearly communicated to Iran and his national security team that "all options are on the table and Iran has a choice to make." Otherwise, "There will be all hell to pay," the White House Press Secretary stated. A big bomb, FAB-1500 M-54, fell precisely and exploded powerfully on the concentration of the Armed Forces of Ukraine at the Refractory Plant's building in Chasov Yar (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/chasovyar) causing a large cloud of impact in the air. Russian military channels released a short video on April 10, 2025, Russian Aerospace Forces supported by air reconnaissance, launched a powerful attack in the morning with aerial bomb, following reports in recent days about large NATO-Kiev reinforcements, sent only to defend several city blocks in ChasovYar, but the new buildup of troops and equipment was confirmed to be burned by Russia. Apparently, the Russian 1500 kg aerial bomb came early, even before the enemy group started their morning with a cup of coffee. The latest map on April 11 of the city center of Chasov Yar, shows a picture of what it really looks like, the Refractory Plant was previously unsecured and claimed to be controlled by Ukraine, but Russia is now bombing it and securing over the block. Ukrainian media did not mention anything, that Zelensky in panic was using all his last efforts, to try to stop the Russian Armed Forces there. However, this time 26 Ukrainian soldiers, two pickup trucks, food, and ammunition, were reportedly completely destroyed by a single large bomb explosion, in the last days of Chasov Yar, similar to the last battles for Bakhmut, or Artemovsk. Kiev, can no longer speak up abaout a city, only holding positions in several high-rise buildings, because Russian forces control almost all of their group's logistical communications. Any Ukrainian reinforcements that come are immediately destroyed, and it seems, that there is nothing left to conquer for a long time for Chasov Yar!Mirrored - MILITARY TUBE TODAY To survive what is coming, read/study: https://thewayhomeorfacethefire.net (https://thewayhomeorfacethefire.net/)https://christs.net/The Gibraltar Messenger : https://gibraltar-messenger.net (https://gibraltar-messenger.net/) These idiots still can't figure this out! They're gone.SourcesOriginally procured from Covid BC:https://x.com/tulloch1978/status/1910672464859869295https://x.com/mcs_pyhttps://www.facebook.com/mariacristinasanabria/https://www.facebook.com/james.distefano.967/Mirrored - The Kurgan Report Daniella Weiss nominated for Nobel Peace Prize!?Further Info:Israeli settler organization's “Nachala” Daniella Weiss said Palestinians have lost the right to live in Gaza!:https://www.brighteon.com/0c2c5c42-c4e2-494c-8ea6-c28a4284832eDaniella Weiss “Arabs Will Not Stay in Gaza Strip”:https://www.brighteon.com/4d3b6803-87aa-4321-aa60-824c09e3750cFormer Mayor of Kedumim and Israeli settler leader Daniella Weiss says an army of settlers is ready to occupy Gaza and build new illegal settlements:https://www.brighteon.com/8eb9caf5-fc23-404b-a722-89845558f6b9Source @Real World News To survive what is coming, read/study: https://thewayhomeorfacethefire.net (https://thewayhomeorfacethefire.net/)https://christs.net/The Gibraltar Messenger : https://gibraltar-messenger.net/

IRNA News Agency: 🔶Iranian minister meets Azerbaijani president in Baku 📌 Tehran, IRNA – Minister of Roads and Urban Development Farzaneh Sadeq, who is in Baku for a three-day trip, has met with President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev. 🖇 en.irna.ir/news/85797613/ 📲 @Irna_en 🔹 Araqchi meets Algerian foreign minister in Algiers 📌 Tehran, IRNA – Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has met with his Algerian counterpart, Ahmed Attaf, to discuss enhancing bilateral relations and addressing regional and international issues. 🖇 en.irna.ir/news/85797707/ 📲 @Irna_en 🔹 A deal can be reached if the U.S. shows goodwill in Oman talks, Araqchi says 📌 Algiers, IRNA – Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has announced that high-level discussions between Iran and the United States will be held indirectly on Saturday in Oman, saying that a deal is possible if the other party shows goodwill. 🖇 en.irna.ir/news/85797762/ 📲 @Irna_en 🔹 Russia’s State Duma ratifies 20-year partnership treaty with Iran 📌 Moscow, IRNA – Russia’s State Duma, the lower house of parliament, has ratified a long-term strategic cooperation agreement with Iran. 🖇 en.irna.ir/news/85797794/ 📲 @Irna_en 🔸 British politicians warn blind support for U.S. putting ‘us all at risk’ amid tensions with Iran 📌 British politicians warn that blindly supporting the U.S. in its aggressive stance toward Iran risks dragging Britain into a dangerous conflict. 🖇 en.irna.ir/news/85797883/ 📲 @Irna_en 🔹 Exclusive: The E.U. welcomes upcoming Iran-U.S. talks mediated by Oman 📌 London, IRNA – A spokesperson for the European Union has welcomed the upcoming indirect talks between Iran and the United States, emphasizing that diplomacy remains the only sustainable solution to Iran’s nuclear issue. 🖇 en.irna.ir/news/85797886/ 📲 @Irna_en

IRNA News Agency: ♦️ Exclusive | Russian diplomat: Diplomacy is only way to reach an agreement with Iran 📌 London, IRNA – Mikhail Ulyanov, Russia’s permanent representative to international organizations in Vienna, has condemned the U.S. president's threats against Iran, emphasizing that diplomacy is the only way to reach an agreement with Iran. 🖇 en.irna.ir/news/85794379/ 📲 @Irna_en 🔷 Iran to resume offshore oil and gas exploration in the Persian Gulf after five-year hiatus 📌 Iran will hopefully resume offshore oil and gas exploration activities in the Persian Gulf for the first time in five years, says a senior official at the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC). 🖇 en.irna.ir/news/85794620/ 📲 @Irna_en 🔶Hamas: Israel continues war to eradicate the Palestinian nation 📌 A Hamas official said that the Israeli regime intends to persist in its negotiations as a means to continue the war on Gaza and destroy the Palestinian nation. 🖇 en.irna.ir/news/85794630/ 📲 @Irna_en ♦️ Poll: 55% of Germans favor return to nuclear energy 📌 A new poll in Germany shows that the majority of people are in favor of a return to nuclear power. That comes as nuclear energy has been a bone of contention between political parties seeking to form a coalition government. 🖇 en.irna.ir/news/85794655/ 📲 @Irna_en 📌 CNN says the total cost of the U.S. military operations against Yemen is nearing $1 billion in just under three weeks, and despite widespread attacks with advanced missiles and B-2 bombers, Yemen continues its attacks on Israeli-linked ships in the Red Sea, and its military capabilities remain unchanged. 📲 @Irna_en 🔷 Iran wants dialogue with other countries on equal footing: President 📌 Tehran, IRNA – President Masoud Pezeshkian has once again rejected foreign threats and pressure against Iran, saying the Islamic Republic will interact with other nations based on reciprocity and from an equal position. 🖇 en.irna.ir/news/85794785/ 📲 @Irna_en ♦️ Civil society activists write to the U.N. to protest U.S. threats against Iran 📌 Tehran, IRNA – The Iranian civil society has responded to military threats from the United States, emphasizing that, in the event of any attack on Iran, they will defend their country with all their strength, despite differences in opinion or criticism toward the domestic government. 🖇 en.irna.ir/news/85794791/ 📲 @Irna_en 🔻 Hamas calls for trial of Israeli leaders for ‘systematic targeting’ of Palestinian children 📌 On International Palestinian Children’s Day, the Islamic Resistance Movement called for the prosecution of Israeli leaders for “systematically targeting” Palestinian children. 🖇 en.irna.ir/news/85794766/ 📲 @Irna_en 📌 In 534 days of a genocidal Israeli war against the Gaza Strip, 39,384 Palestinian children have lost one or both of their parents. 📲 @Irna_en

Ukraine Continues Desperate Adventures On Russia’s BorderUkraine continues its desperate military adventures on the border with Russia, amid conflicting reports of progress in the ceasefire talks.Most of the fighting remains concentrated in the direction of Kursk. Reports from April 3 revealed Ukrainian attempts to use the territory of the St. Nicholas Belogorsk Monastery south of the Sudzha district to organize defenses. This area is located near two of the last towns in Kursk still occupied by Kiev forces, Guevо and Gornal. It holds strategic importance, as its loss would significantly complicate Ukrainian efforts to defend the nearby region of Sumy.Despite Ukraine’s efforts to reorganize its defenses in Kursk, a major advance by the Russian military was reported in Guevо on April 4.At the same time, the Russian military continued to advance in the direction of Sumy, penetrating multiple Ukrainian defense lines in the area of Basovka. The military also repelled a counterattack by Kiev’s forces close to the settlement of Veselovka.Meanwhile in the Belgorod direction, Kiev’s forces made more attempts to advance near the settlements of Demidovka and Popovka on April 3 and 4 but to no avail. The transfer of Ukrainian reinforcements was also disrupted by the Russian military.With no real success on the ground, Kiev forces intensified strikes on Murom, Malinivka, and nearby Russian settlements.The desperate Ukrainian ground attacks on Russian territories coincided with more strikes. Some of the recent strikes even targeted energy infrastructure in violation of the ceasefire reached on March 18.On the night of April 3, Russian air defenses destroyed 23 Ukrainian drones over the regions of Bryansk, Oryol, Kursk, Kaluga, Smolensk, and Belgorod. On the same day, energy infrastructure facilities were reportedly damaged as a result of Ukraine’s strikes in the regions of Zaporizhzhia, Luhansk, Belgord and Kursk.The Russian military responded by launching a large-scale attack with at least 39 suicide drones against Ukrainian military infrastructure and defense facilities. Targets were hit in the regions of Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia and Dnipro.Another Ukrainian drone attack targeting the capital, Moscow, was reportedly repelled early on April 4.The escalation by Ukraine came amid reports by the mainstream media suggesting that the administration of United States run by President Donald Trump had admitted that it is unlikely to reach a ceasefire in Ukraine before Easter on April 20.However, Russia appeared to be more optimistic. Kremlin envoy Kirill Dmitriev said after talks with officials from the Trump administration in Washington on April 2 and 3 that the two countries had made “significant progress” on a potential ceasefire.The recent Ukrainian attacks on Russian territory show that the Kiev regime is still acting in a bad faith. A comprehensive ceasefire agreement will not be possible if the escalation continues.https://southfront.press/ukraine-desperate-adventures-on-russian-border/

Al Mayadeen English (Twitter) Speaking to NBC News, US President Donald Trump warned that he will impose secondary tariffs of 25% to 50% on all Russian oil if both countries cannot reach a deal to end the war in Ukraine, and "if I think it was Russia’s fault," Trump said. “That would be, that if you buy oil from Russia, you can’t do business in the United States,” he explained. Trump stated that these tariffs could take effect within a month if no ceasefire is reached. He also expressed anger over Russian President Vladimir Putin’s criticism of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s leadership, NBC News reported, and revealed plans to speak with Putin this week. Meanwhile, Putin has proposed placing Ukraine under temporary administration to facilitate new elections and the signing of major agreements, potentially sidelining Zelensky. Despite his frustrations, Trump claimed to maintain a "very good relationship" with Putin, suggesting his anger would subside if Putin "does the right thing".