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Kash Patel categorically denies all rumours that Epstein was "suicided" and instead strenuously insists that it was just a "regular" suicide, he knows it because he's worked in the field for years.
🤔Hmmmm, seems legit. The guy must've been a master suicider: he chose right the perfect moment to off himself, when the security guard was away and right when the security camera was malfunctioning.
Nope, nothing suspicious to be seen here, just move along I guess.
By the way, any news on the Epstein files yet?
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Zelensky says asked Trump not to make decisions on Ukraine 'without us'
Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky said he asked Donald Trump "not to make any decisions about Ukraine without us" before the US president spoke with Russia's Vladimir Putin.
"These are matters of principle for us and very important," Zelensky told reporters.
US and Russia don’t need Ukrainian permission.
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WELT believes that the conversation between Putin and Trump could have been difficult.
'For Trump, two-plus hours is a very long time, and he tends to prefer quick discussions and quick decisions over long negotiations.'
The German’s think Trump is a 8 year old child. Say what you want but I’m sure Trump has no problem talking for 2+ hours. Ever seen his election tours? The guy just wings it.
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But in separate comments the Russian president sounded far more tentative about any process and did not spell out a substantive change in the Kremlin’s stance.
In remarks that indicated that Washington may be stepping back from a role as a mediator, Trump said the “conditions” for a deal could only be negotiated by the warring parties “because they know details of a negotiation that nobody else would be aware of”.
Trump also said that immediately after the call with Putin, he gave his account of the conversation to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy together with the leaders of Britain, France, Germany, Italy, Finland and the European Commission.
One person familiar with the conversation said the leaders on the call were stunned by the US president’s description of what was agreed. They added it was clear Trump was “not ready to put greater pressure” on Putin to come to the negotiating table in earnest.
In European capitals, leaders fear that Trump could cut a deal with Putin that accedes to his maximalist demands and sells out Ukraine’s interests in his haste to end the fighting.
European pouting to commence.
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Military Situation as of 18/05/2025, Kursk Front
Russian forces advanced between Loknya in Belovody.
Russian forces are repelling Ukrainian attacks near Novy Put, Tyotkino, and Budki.
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Defence editor of London’s The Economist reacts to the Putin-Trump call.
Boohoo
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After Putin's conversation with Trump, EU countries agreed to increase sanctions pressure on Russia and "provide active support to Ukraine"
— German government
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Ukraine will not withdraw troops from part of its own territory and will not give in to Russia's ultimatums, - Zelensky following Trump's conversation with Putin.
I asked him (Trump) not to accept any things about Ukraine without Ukraine, Zelensky added.
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Military Situation as of 18/05/2025, Svatove-Kreminna Salient
Russian forces advanced north of Novomikhailovka.
Russian forces are storming Grekivka.
Fighting is ongoing in Kolodyazi and Zarichne.
Up to 240 servicemen, three infantry vehicles, seven vehicles, an AS-90, a Kvertus and an Anklav EW stations have been denazified.
https://southfront.press/
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🇷🇺🇺🇸Presidential aide Ushakov - on the conversation between Putin and Trump:
It was a frank and constructive conversation. And curiously, it began with our president congratulating Donald Trump on the birth of his 11th grandchild. And wished, naturally, health to the newborn and Trump's daughter.
It is curious that immediately after these congratulations, which I just mentioned, the presidents immediately began an in-depth discussion of the settlement of the conflict in Ukraine, including taking into account the recent direct Russian-Ukrainian talks in Istanbul.
The presidents did not talk about the time frame for a possible future ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, although Trump naturally emphasizes his interest in reaching an agreement as soon as possible.
Exchanges of imprisoned citizens of the two countries were mentioned. This is an important humanitarian action. The presidents noted that another exchange is being worked out now - 9 for 9 people.
There were a lot of digressions, that's why the conversation was so long, plus translation. But I will tell you, it's rare to have a conversation of this length where both presidents, neither president wanted to end the conversation, didn't want to, if I may say so, hang up the phone.
Trump said: "Vladimir, you can pick up the phone at any time, and I will be happy to answer, happy to talk to you." Such an ending also characterizes the nature of the conversation that took place between the leaders.
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🇺🇸🇷🇺🇺🇦 Donald Trump's post about his phone talk with Putin.
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✔️ A large cache of NATO-style weapons and ammunition was discovered in the Kurakhovo area. As reported to TASS by the DPR Interior Ministry, almost 2,000 rounds of ammunition were found.
Video: Ministry of Internal Affairs of the DPR
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Russia READY to work with Ukraine on memorandum on future peace treaty — Putin after call with Trump
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Putin says he told Trump Russia wants PEACEFUL resolution of Ukraine crisis.
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🇺🇸🇷🇺'We need to find leverage' - Former Pentagon chief Robert Gates believes that Trump is not yet ready for a personal meeting with Putin
- Would you advise President Trump not to hold this face-to-face meeting, even if Vladimir Putin was ready for it?
- I would say that you need to find leverage before meeting him. What can you do to increase the pressure on Putin, to make him believe that it is in his interests not just to conclude a truce, but in fact at least to freeze the situation at the current stage.
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There is “some progress” in the settlement between Russia and Ukraine, - Trump after a conversation with Putin.
"It's a terrible situation there, so hopefully we can figure something out. We've also talked to the leaders of most of the other European countries and are trying to figure this out. It's a shame that this happened at all," the US president said.
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⚡️Following a two-hour telephone conversation, the parties came to the conclusion that two hours had passed.
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The American president betrayed Ukraine and Europe — British Sky News
➖“Ukraine and its allied European leaders will be disappointed and concerned that Donald Trump has betrayed them,” the publication writes.
▪️They expected Trump to impose tough sanctions on Russia, and now they are "looking in the face of calls for negotiations."
▪️Trump appears to have put little more pressure on Putin. European leaders had hoped Trump would follow through on his threats to push the Russian president toward a ceasefire.
▪️According to Putin, there was no talk of sanctions at all, and Trump even stated that Russia is in favor of a peaceful resolution to the crisis.
▪️Putin's statement that a ceasefire with Ukraine is possible after reaching agreements actually coincides with what Russia has been saying for the past two months.
Drama queens continue…
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Russian troops have liberated the village of Romanovka in the Konstantinovka direction, reports volunteer and war correspondent Anatoly Radov.
Awaiting for official confirmation from MoD.
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🇺🇦🤡Zelensky said he is not going to abandon the NATO course and declare Ukraine's neutral status, as the Russian Federation demands. This is all you need to know about the prospects of Trump's call.
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Military Situation as of 18/05/2025, Pokrovsk-Mirnograd Salient
Clashes are ongoing near Zorya, Staraya Nikolaevka, Romanovka, and Novaya Poltavka.
Up to 420 Dill servicemen have been reported as successfully denazified.
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Putin and Trump discussed another prisoner exchange between Russia and the United States - 9 for 9 people, Ushakov reported.
He noted that the Ukrainian topic was discussed by Putin and Trump in great detail, with interesting nuances:
- TASS
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"Basically, the US is withdrawing from the negotiations and washing its hands of the situation" — the first reactions of the Ukrainian authorities to the recent talks between Putin and Trump have appeared
▪️The situation was commented on by Rada deputy Goncharenko, who latched onto the fact that Trump emphasized in his statement that "the conditions will be discussed between the two sides."
▪️According to the Ukrainian MP, this is the key phrase and it means that the US is withdrawing from the negotiations.
➖"And this is because we agreed to direct negotiations with the Russian Federation without the US," Goncharenko complains.
▪️He also predicts that the fighting will not end before the end of the year.
EU and Ukrainian leaders will not be happy with this call.
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Ukraine wins Romanian elections' – LCI columnist François Clemenceau
'The victory of Bucharest Mayor Dan is, in fact, also a victory for Ukraine. This is extremely important. Because of its location on the Black Sea coast, Romania was very quick to provide military assistance to Ukraine at the beginning of the war. Artillery, air defense. Romania is now training Ukrainian F-16 pilots. It has also provided an alternative route for grain exports. And finally, Romania hosts a multinational NATO battalion led by France, and Constanta is home to the Alliance's largest air base on the eastern flank. So, the victory of a pro-European candidate in Bucharest is good news for Europe, good news for Ukraine, and therefore very bad news for Vladimir Putin.'
Military Situation as of 18/05/2025, Novopavlovka Salient
Russian forces took control of Bogatyr and advanced on its western outskirts. Bogdanivka was also similarly captured. ;
Clashes are ongoing in Orekhovo, Alekseevka, and Veseloe.
Up to 420 servicemen, seven armoured vehicles including a M113, and a U.S.-made HMMWV vehicle in the area have been reported as successfully denazified.
source: https://southfront.press/
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Putin's Statement Following Talks with Trump on Ukraine
▪️The conversation lasted more than 2 hours.
▪️Putin called the conversation with Trump meaningful, frank and very useful.
▪️The President expressed gratitude to Trump for the US participation in the resumption of direct negotiations between Russia and Ukraine
▪️Russia is in favor of stopping hostilities, but it is necessary to develop the most effective paths towards peace.
▪️Russia is ready to work on a memorandum with Ukraine, including a ceasefire.
▪️Russia and Ukraine must find compromises that suit both sides.
▪️Russia and Ukraine are "generally on the right track" after the resumption of direct negotiations.
▪️A ceasefire with Ukraine is possible upon reaching relevant agreements.
▪️During the conversation, Trump expressed his position on ending hostilities in Ukraine.
▪️Putin said that Peskov or Ushakov will later clarify the details of the conversation with Trump.
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Istanbul talks ‘give us hope that we’re headed in the right direction’
Cautious optimism from Putin, but will Kiev stay the course?
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Putin says he’s just had a ‘very FRANK’ call with Trump.
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🇺🇸🇦🇺🇺🇦'US officials question use of Australia's retired tanks as
vehicles go to Ukraine' - ABC News reports that the Ukrainian Armed Forces are still being armed with scrap metal.
'The tanks have finally begun their long sea voyage to the battlefield. Australian officials have not said when the Abrams will arrive in Ukraine for security reasons. An american official dismissed the US as doubtful that the Ukrainians really want the vehicles. 'The tank roof is the weakest point of the Abrams, and this is drone warfare,' he said.
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