Slovak Defense Minister talks about peace talks between Kyiv and Moscow
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German company donates 100 Trinity drones to Ukraine
CNS: Occupants awarded cultural collaborators in Zaporizhzhia TOT
UK government to ban disposable vapes to prevent children from using them
Slovakia is negotiating with the United States to buy Patriot air defense systems
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Slovak Defense Minister talks about peace talks between Kyiv and Moscow
Slovak Defense Minister Robert Kaliniak said that the war in Ukraine has no military solution and it is time to start peace talks with the leaders of Ukraine, Russia, the EU and the US. This comes after Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico said that life in Kyiv is "absolutely normal" despite recent Russian missile attacks.
Russian and Tajik detained for attack on church in Istanbul
Two foreign nationals, a Russian citizen and a Tajik citizen, were detained for an armed attack on a Catholic church in Istanbul on Sunday. A total of 47 people have been detained in connection with the attack.
Nancy Pelosi calls on the FBI to investigate the financing of pro-Palestinian protests in the United States
Nancy Pelosi has called on the FBI to investigate whether some pro-Palestinian protests in the US have links to Russia or Russian funding. She believes that Putin may be behind some of the protests calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.
German company donates 100 Trinity drones to Ukraine
German drone manufacturer Quantum Systems has begun delivering 100 Trinity drones of various models to Ukraine to help the Ukrainian military reconnoiter enemy positions. The company is donating drones worth hundreds of thousands of dollars.
CNS: Occupants awarded cultural collaborators in Zaporizhzhia TOT
The Russian occupiers in Melitopol awarded local cultural figures, including employees of museums, clubs, libraries and creative teams, with plastic bags with souvenirs and framed certificates. Such attention is aimed at promoting Russian culture and mobilizing support for the ruling party of Russia.
UK government to ban disposable vapes to prevent children from using them
The UK government plans to ban the sale of disposable vapes and confirms its intention to introduce a law that would prohibit people born after January 1, 2009 from purchasing tobacco products. This is intended to prevent nicotine addiction in younger generations by making vapes less attractive to children through restrictions on flavors, packaging and display in stores.
Slovakia is negotiating with the United States to buy Patriot air defense systems
Slovakia is negotiating with the United States to purchase Patriot air defense systems to protect its airspace. Slovakia's Defense Minister announced the talks and plans to receive a discount on the weapons.
The New York Times: Hamas used Israeli weapons in October 7 attack
Hamas used Israeli weapons and unexploded ordnance collected in Gaza to launch attacks against Israel on October 7, according to a recent New York Times report citing Israeli sources. These weapons were originally transferred to or used by the Israeli military.
Financial Times: EU to punish Hungary financially if Orban blocks aid package for Ukraine
The EU is considering plans to financially punish Hungary if it continues to block a €50 billion aid package to Ukraine. Possible measures include weakening the Hungarian currency and undermining investor confidence to hurt its economy.
Pentagon chief issues statement on attack on US military near Jordan-Syria border
US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin threatened retaliation for the attack near the Jordanian-Syrian border that killed 3 US soldiers and wounded others. Austin blamed the attack on Iranian-backed militias and said that the United States would respond at a time and place of its choosing.