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For the first time, an IDF Merkava Mk. 4 has been lost to an FPV drone. Seen here, a Hezbollah FPV flies right into the anti-drone cage, which does nothing to prevent an ammunition cookoff, likely destroying the tank.

Footage of a Hezbollah FPV strike drone destroying an Israeli Merkava MBT in the Lebanese town of Qantara. The drone hits the roof of the Israeli Merkava, causing an ammunition cookoff.

Ukraine has officially addressed Israel through diplomatic and legal channels, requesting action on the “PANORMITIS” vessel. The Prosecutor General’s Office of Ukraine has submitted a relevant request to the Israeli authorities based on a Ukrainian court ruling to arrest the vessel as part of the ongoing investigation. The vessel is suspected of carrying a grain cargo that was illegally transported from a closed port in the temporarily occupied territory of Ukraine in violation of international law and Ukrainian legislation. This is not Twitter diplomacy, but a very concrete legal and diplomatic request for international legal assistance that necessitates a response. We expect the Israeli side to take it seriously rather than responding with emotional statements.

I am initiating consultations with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in early June in Transcarpathia. I received Zoltán Babják, Mayor of Berehove, in my office, who briefed me on the situation of Hungarians in Transcarpathia and the horrors of the war. We agreed that it is in the interest of Hungarians living in Transcarpathia to place Hungarian–Ukrainian relations on new foundations. Based on the above, I am initiating a meeting with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in early June, symbolically in Berehove, a Hungarian-majority town. The aim of the meeting is to improve the situation of Hungarians in Transcarpathia and to support their ability to remain in their homeland. The time has come for Ukraine to put an end to the restrictions that have been in place for more than a decade, and to ensure that Hungarians in Transcarpathia regain all their cultural, linguistic, administrative, and higher education rights, so that they can once again become equal and respected citizens of Ukraine. This would also help ensure that, once the war has ended, as many Hungarians from Transcarpathia as possible can return to their homeland. If we can resolve these issues, we can certainly open a new chapter in Hungarian–Ukrainian bilateral relations. The concessions announced by the Ukrainian government in 2025 in the field of education are a step in the right direction, but they are not sufficient. Higher education in Ukraine remains monolingual, final examinations are conducted in Ukrainian, and there has been no meaningful change in other areas of official language use. It remains the case that official language use in Ukraine is strictly limited to a single language. In public administration, in the courts, and in official procedures, only Ukrainian may be used. The Hungarian minority cannot request official administration in their mother tongue, not even in settlements with a Hungarian majority. Restrictions also remain in public life and culture: Hungarian-language events and media outlets are allowed to operate, but under quotas and burdensome registration and formal requirements. In public appearances, officials — such as school principals or mayors — are still not free to use their mother tongue. From here, I encourage the Ukrainian leadership to take bold steps in these areas as well, in the direction of European values and genuine freedom and equality. I assured the Mayor that our compatriots in Transcarpathia can count on the full support of the mother country and of a TISZA government. I hope to soon be able to accept his kind invitation to Berehove. I am ready.

Ukraine is putting relentless pressure on Israel now. The Netanyahu government has made a catastrophic error by siding with Putin's dictatorial government.

Ukraine has voted against Israel in almost every UN resolution, even after October 7th, when you’d think they might understand Israel a bit more. So no, Ukraine and Israel are not allies. Israel is under pressure from half the world and has been at war for three years, so yes, they can and should get supplies from wherever they can. But here’s what stands out. Over a dozen countries are buying from Russia, including Egypt and Turkey, in far higher volumes than Israel, yet the backlash is nowhere near the same. I don’t even think Zelensky has said a word about them. Makes you wonder if it’s because people are losing interest in his war, and he knows anti-Israel content gets attention.

Zelenskyy SILENT on Turkey (Türkiye) purchasing stolen grain, but he slams Israel. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy is raising quite a stink about Israel allegedly purchasing stolen Ukrainian grain from Russia. This story first appeared in a Reuters article on 04/15 titled "Ukraine broaches 'stolen' Russian grain cargo on call with Israel". The Ukrainian FM took to the internet and put Israel on blast by expressing the need to refrain from buying such products. According to the Reuters article, "Ukrainian official ​estimated in ⁠August that Russia has stolen 15 million tons of Ukrainian grain since the ​start of the full-scale war". So where is it all going? I am glad you asked. Literal tons upon tons have been pouring into Turkey since 2022 and it continues to this day. As a matter of fact, the Abinsk's next stop after Israel was Turkey. Shocking. Surely Zelenskyy is very upset about Turkey continuing to buy the grain off of the EXACT SAME BOAT THAT DOCKED IN ISRAEL! Nope. 6 positive posts about Ukraine's relationship with Turkey have appeared on Zelenskyy's X account in April '26. A search of Zelenskyy's X account for anything negative for "Turkey" or "Türkiye" yield zero results from what I found. Why? Zelenskyy thinks Turkey will protect him from Russia and help him get into the EU. I guess stolen grain is a small price to pay.

Israel hasn’t been friendly to Ukraine though

In any normal country, purchasing stolen goods is an act that entails legal liability. This applies, in particular, to grain stolen by Russia. Another vessel carrying such grain has arrived at a port in Israel and is preparing to unload. This is not – and cannot be – legitimate business. The Israeli authorities cannot be unaware of which ships are arriving at the country’s ports and what cargo they are carrying. Russia is systematically seizing grain on temporarily occupied Ukrainian land and organizing its export through individuals linked to the occupiers. Such schemes violate the laws of the State of Israel itself. Ukraine has taken all necessary steps through diplomatic channels to prevent such incidents. However, we see that yet another such vessel has not been stopped. I have instructed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine to inform all partners of our state about the situation. Based on information from our intelligence services, Ukraine is preparing a relevant sanctions package that will cover both those directly transporting this grain and the individuals and legal entities attempting to profit from this criminal scheme. We will also coordinate with European partners to ensure that the relevant individuals are included in European sanctions regimes. Ukraine counts on partnership and mutual respect with every state. We are genuinely working to enhance security, particularly in the Middle East region. We expect that the Israeli authorities will respect Ukraine and refrain from actions that undermine our bilateral relations.