Russian Foreign Ministry:

Russia will not allow Ukraine to be restored within its 1991 borders.

Ukrainian MRAP struck by Russian FPV drone just as troops prepare to dismount.

Turkish and Egyptian special forces conducted joint training in Ankara.

Exercises included urban warfare, sniper training, medical support, freefall parachuting, helicopter operations, air assault, fast-roping, medical evacuation, special reconnaissance, and direct action missions.

NEW: The fourth round of U.S.-Iran nuclear talks, originally set for this Saturday in Rome, is expected to be postponed to next week.

A planned Friday meeting between Iran and European representatives (France, Germany, UK) may also be delayed.

Source: Axios

Most Swedes Oppose Trump’s Tariffs, Consider Boycotting U.S. Goods

A growing number of Swedes oppose Donald Trump’s trade tariffs and are open to boycotting American products in response.

A majority view tariffs negatively, with 7 in 10 saying they’ll reduce purchases from the U.S.

1 in 5 say they’ll stop buying American goods altogether.

Source: Dagens Nyheter

Chinese J-10 jets and Y-20 aircraft fly in formation with Egyptian MiG-29s over the Pyramids of Giza.

France bans the use of red colors, dolls, and traditional Palestinian attire at pro-Gaza protests.

Pakistan to stop airing Indian songs on FM radio stations.

White House:

The United States will ensure a free, peaceful, and sovereign future for Ukraine.

Omani Foreign Minister:

The US-Iran meeting scheduled for Saturday has been rescheduled for logistical reasons.

World Food Programme:

We have no food left to distribute in the Gaza Strip.

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen calls on her supporters to "rise up" against the "enterprise of confiscation of democracy."

Source: AFP

Iranian Foreign Ministry:

Talks with Washington will take place at a different time "depending on the US's discretion."

JD Vance:

Washington intends to actively seek the start of direct negotiations between the parties to the Ukrainian conflict in the next 100 days.

BREAKING: National Security Adviser Mike Waltz and his deputy, Alex Wong, are set to leave their positions.

Source: CBS

Trump's envoy Witkoff may replace Waltz, Politico reports.

Fox News confirms Waltz and his deputy Alex Wong were "purged" Thursday.

White House:

Mining deal represents a partnership to rebuild Ukraine and achieve long-term economic success.

Minerals deal represents a fully cooperative partnership that will benefit both the United States and Ukraine.

Trump has not yet decided who will replace National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, CNN reports.

This morning, Mike Waltz shared a White House video naming him on Trump’s “dream team.”

He’s already been fired today.

Zelensky on the minerals deal:

We have the first result of the Vatican meeting, which makes it truly historic. We are also looking forward to other results of our conversation.