Monica, let's begin with the Putin Trump summit situation. Why is the White House now saying that might not happen. >> Well, look, I think these talks were always a little bit delicate, Kate and Zinclay.And when the White House came out and said that they wanted to pursue a meeting in Budapest, there were still a lot of diplomatic issues that needed to be ironed out that they needed to deal with. And then, of course, there is a component of President Zalinski and whether Ukraine would have any role in those ...

European leaders are understood to be working with Ukraine on a 12-point proposal to end the war along the current battle lines: Here's your Evening Briefing https://t.co/VnSVDz3ktv ...

Just a few weeks ago at ANGA, you said that Ukraine could possibly win the war and they could territory. But now >> they could still win it. I don't think they will, but they could still win it. I never said they would win it. I said they could win.Anything could happen. You know war is a very strange. ...

RT Sondre Ulvund Solstad (@Sondreus)Russia does not appear to be winning the war on the battlefield. It is advancing only slowly, with little hope of a breakthrough and at a cost that is unsustainable in manpower and materiel. My latest on the war: https://t.co/DQj0VUlJh3 ...

RT Nick Szabo (@NickSzabo4)Correction: their parents fought in a slave army, drafted from a population, that on the eve of war, opposed by 70%+ going to war with Germany. The slave army, along with its allies, then proceeded to mass murder civilians on a historically unprecedented scale. (Which doesn't excuse what their opponents did)."Greatest Generation" is what TV taught the Boomers to call this most pathological of generations. ...

Venezuela Situation & US Policy - US President authorized military strikes against suspected drug boats in the Caribbean, resulting in over 20 deaths in six strikes [1] - Senator argues these strikes are against tradition, requiring accusation and evidence before lethal action [2][3] - Senator highlights that Coast Guard statistics show about 25% of boarded ships have no drugs, questioning the policy of blowing up suspected drug-running ships [4] - Senator suggests speedboats are likely supplying drugs to islands near Venezuela, questioning the assumption they are destined for the US and the lack of proof [5] - Senator emphasizes the difference between war and peace, stating that all-out war with Venezuela requires a declaration of war from Congress [6] - President Trump acknowledged authorizing a covert CIA operation inside Venezuela, and the Pentagon has scaled up US forces in the region [7] - Senator finds it unusual to announce a covert CIA operation, questioning its effectiveness [8] - Senator notes some members of the administration have been pushing for war with Venezuela for a long time [9] - Senator points out President Trump's past opposition to regime change in Iraq and Libya, highlighting the costly and destabilizing consequences of those interventions [10][11]

Geopolitical Landscape - US President Donald Trump declines to give Ukraine long-range missiles [1] - US and Ukrainian Presidents are split over the future of Russia's war with Ukraine [1]

Defense & Security Concerns - Air defense is crucial, especially considering the ongoing drone attacks targeting civilians and families in Ukraine [1][2] - The industry faces challenges in managing production and order timelines for air defense systems [2] - There are difficulties in adjusting existing air defense systems to meet current needs [3] - Long-range capabilities were discussed, but details are withheld to avoid escalation [3][4] Geopolitical Strategy - Dialogue with the Russian side is ongoing through the President, with hopes for pressure on Putin to end the war [4] - Signals from the Russian side are being monitored in anticipation of potential meetings [4] Production & Logistics - The industry aims to improve production to address the drone threat [2] - Teams are working to manage and potentially expedite the delivery of ordered systems [3] - The industry understands the required quantities and potential sources for defense systems [3]

Geopolitical Situation & Conflict Resolution - The discussion involves ending the Russia-Ukraine war, which has resulted in numerous casualties [2] - There's an acknowledgement that Putin may not be ready for peace, but confidence remains that with assistance, the war can be stopped [3] - The Ukrainian army is perceived as weakened, having suffered significant losses in personnel and economy [4] International Cooperation & Support - Discussions took place regarding guidelines, potentially related to the conflict or its resolution [1] - American energy companies are ready to provide assistance to Ukraine, particularly after attacks on infrastructure [4] - Meetings were held with American military companies to discuss air defense systems for Ukraine [5]

Ukraine president's team is taking a range of creative proposals to enlist US help for its war effort during Zelenskiy's meeting with Trump https://t.co/PQaxcjgwoY ...