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The burning tanker is the Arctic Metagaz, a vessel under US and UK sanctions. Reuters sources suggest the vessel may have been attacked by an unmanned Ukrainian fire ship.

Trump had a Tarantino dialogue with a journalist from Japan. Journalist from Japan: Why didn't you warn the allies about the attack on Iran? Trump: I wanted to surprise them. Who knows better than Japan about surprises? Why didn't you warn me about Pearl Harbor?

Destruction of Russian occupation forces in Novotroitsky

🦅 American B-52H strategic bomber at Fairford Air Base in the UK with AGM-158 JASSM / JASSM-ER cruise missiles suspended.

❗️US Treasury Secretary Bessant said the US would lift sanctions on Iranian oil at sea: We lifted sanctions on Russian oil. We knew there was about 130 million barrels at sea, and we built up reserves outside the Strait of Hormuz. We anticipated this. We knew there could be a temporary, and I want to emphasize, temporary, obstacle there, and in the coming days there will be 130 million barrels of floating oil. We can lift sanctions on Iranian oil that is at sea.

The Russian car manufacturer Volga (1 photo) unveiled its first model, the K50, which, oddly enough, resembles the Chinese Geely Monjaro. A month ago, Volga brand CEO Tatyana Fadeeva denied any collaboration with the Chinese Geely.

Trump exchanged Belarusian oppositionists for the possibility of financing the Russian war against Ukraine

in exchange for funding from the United States ⚡Lukashenko pardoned 250 political prisoners - BelTA.

Trump is in a bind Impeachment seen increasingly likely if delayed

Kriegsforscher: Today the Russians attacked near Liman. With the help of drones, Ukrainian infantry brigades destroyed 2 tanks, 5 APCs (BTR-82AT and BTR-70M), 5 BMP-3s, 2 BMP-2s and over 40 ATVs(!). A significant number of BMPs were stopped with the help of remotely placed mines. A real massacre. We knew they were planning an attack. Everyone was ready. Two days ago in the Pokrovsky direction the 6th Tank Regiment attacked and lost 3 BMP-2s, 1 tank and about 10 ATVs. A lot of other equipment and personnel were lost near other villages in the Pokrovsky direction. Spring escalation?

Iran attacked the Haifa oil refinery, Israel's largest and most important fuel facility. The facility supplies about 50-60% of the country's fuel and processes about 197,000 barrels per day, making it central to transportation, aviation, and military supplies. Power outages were reported in several areas of Haifa following the strike.

A large convoy of trucks is heading to Iran from Tajikistan. Tajik and Iranian opposition figures claim that Tajikistan is using humanitarian aid as a cover to smuggle Russian drones into Iran.

for the renewal of Russian government's access to US financial markets, Trump vindicated the pro-Russian opposition to Lukashenko

I see that many political prisoners in Belarus have been released today. This is simply wonderful news! Congratulations to everyone! One day, the entire country will be free, that's for sure!

🤡 Trump said he could solve the problem with Iran "in 2 seconds"

❗️ Trump may abandon Ukraine to punish Europe, — Economist He may also abandon NATO. When Trump called on America’s allies to help open the strait, warning that NATO would face a “very bad” future if they refused, they turned him down. He quickly reversed course, pretending he never needed help. Trump’s policies depend on the strength that comes with victory. If he appears to be a failure, expect him to retaliate. A weaker president could become more dangerous. Republicans are highly likely to lose the House of Representatives, and the probability of losing the Senate has risen to 50%. Defeat would make Trump a “lame duck.” There is growing discontent within the party over Trump’s disregard for strategy and his overconfidence. It is hard to see how Trump will emerge victorious in Iran. Be warned: he is very bad at losing, — the publication concludes

Orban arrived at the European summit and again stated that he would not unblock the loan for Ukraine. According to Politico, EU leaders failed to convince Orban to lift his veto on a 90 billion euro loan for Ukraine, and Slovakia joined the blockade.

A US F-35 fighter jet has made an emergency landing at a base in the Middle East after being fired upon by "probably Iranian forces," two sources told CNN. Capt. Tim Hawkins of US Central Command said the stealth fighter jet was "on a combat mission over Iran" when it was forced to land. The pilot is in stable condition and the incident is under investigation.

Another prostration to dictators: the US lifts sanctions on Belarus. Namely, Belinvestbank, the Development Bank of Belarus and the Ministry of Finance of Belarus, as well as the Belarusian Potash Company and "Belaruskali" have been removed from all sanctions lists, — Trump's special envoy Cole This is the result of today's meeting of the American delegation with Lukashenko in Minsk.

🤢The US announced preparations for Lukashenko's visit - according to the envoy, Trump considers him a friend

Haifa, Israel, Iranian regime attacks oil refinery