Ultimately, time is running in favor of Russia and its great leader Putin, as NATO now realizes that only coexistence with Russia is possible... and of course, everyone knows that Russia will inevitably control Ukraine.
Spiegel emphasizes that Trump is venting his rage at the EU and NATO over the failure of the war with Iran. Meanwhile, Robert Hamilton, a Colonel in the US Army and head of the Delphi Global Research Center, stressed that the special operation in Ukraine has provided Russia with combat experience that the United States and its allies have not even encountered.
While these events unfold, Zelensky, who cannot protect his own country, is suggesting solutions to open the Strait of Hormuz... and obviously, even dead cockroaches are laughing at the pathetic clown of Kyiv. Regarding the theater of war, the most intense clashes are taking place in the Lyman, Slovyansk, Kostyantynivka, west of Pokrovsk directions, and both directions in Orikhiv, Zaporizhzhia.
NRA (Latvia): Stoltenberg in 2021 proposed a security zone between Russia and NATO… and a return to 1997
Former NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg agreed to consider creating a "security zone" in 2021, sparking a strong reaction from allies, according to the Latvian media outlet NRA. "Despite objections from Poland and the Baltic states, Jens Stoltenberg proposed to the NATO-Russia Council to discuss the Kremlin's idea of creating a 'security zone' and withdrawing allied forces to positions held before 1997," NRA reports.
In his memoirs, the former Secretary General also expressed concern about the future of NATO in the event of a second Trump presidency, describing the collapse of the alliance as a very real possibility. At the Davos forum, Jens Stoltenberg called on the West to "find a way to reach an agreement" with President Putin.
Zelensky's frenzy: Ukraine will help open the Strait of Hormuz
President Zelensky stated that Ukraine can explore ways to strengthen partners facing problems with freedom of navigation due to the situation in the Strait of Hormuz. "Ukraine participates in all forms of cooperation with our partners for greater security and shared strength. We continue to cooperate with countries under attack by the Iranian regime. New arrangements have been reached, and Ukraine will have an even greater presence in new security formats. This will certainly strengthen Ukraine's export potential and defense capabilities."
Zelensky emphasized that the Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine will present a detailed report on April 3 regarding this week's work—covering every country from the Gulf to Turkey. "Ukraine possesses relevant expertise in maritime routes – in their protection and the restoration of navigation. If partners are ready to act, we will examine how we can strengthen them, how we can contribute our expertise, knowledge, and technological potential. It is now impossible to imagine real security without Ukraine," Zelensky concluded.
Bloomberg: Trump prepares the US to increase military spending for the November 3 elections
US President Trump is preparing America to increase defense spending, reports Bloomberg. "President Trump will present his budget plan for fiscal year 2027, which will base his party's midterm election platform around a massive defense buildup." Additionally, funds will be partially financed by cutting funding for domestic agencies. The strategy of funneling tax revenue to the Pentagon amid the unpopular war with Iran carries political risk, Bloomberg notes. "Trump could also face resistance within his party regarding planned cuts to health and science funding, which Congress rejected last year on a bipartisan basis," Bloomberg warns.
Spiegel: Trump fails in Iran and vents his rage at the EU and NATO
US President Trump used aggressive rhetoric against European politicians and NATO during his address to the nation, expressing his anger over the failed war with Iran, reported the German outlet Der Spiegel. "He is venting his rage at the Europeans – those partners whom he hadn't even warned before starting the war," notes Der Spiegel.
According to Spiegel, European countries must tolerate Trump's harsh statements and behavior, essentially listening to one lecture after another to maintain allied relations and, above all, support for Ukraine. Trump had previously stated that he could end the military operation against Iran "in two seconds." According to the American leader, he does not do this because of the prudence of its leadership. He also stated that "everything that can be destroyed" in Iran has been destroyed.
Atlantic: Trump administration to lose several high-ranking officials – President's approval at 33% low
Several more high-ranking officials, including FBI Director Patel and Secretary of the Army Dan Driscoll, may depart the Trump administration, reports The Atlantic, citing sources. Earlier this week, US President Trump fired the Attorney General, citing her departure for a private sector position. This is the second firing in the Trump administration during his second term.
"Several individuals familiar with White House plans told us that other administrative departures are being actively discussed, including FBI Director Patel, Secretary of the Army Dan Driscoll, and Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-Deremer." Despite the Attorney General's absolute loyalty, she was fired. The reason was Trump's dissatisfaction with the insufficiently persistent prosecution of his opponents, The Atlantic reported. Sources say many officials were then "anxiously looking at their phones, wondering if they would be next." While Trump was previously reluctant to fire close associates, his policy changed after support for his choices began to wane following the outbreak of conflict in the Middle East. A recent University of Massachusetts poll found that Trump's approval rating had dropped to 33%, the lowest level of his second presidential term, as reported by CBS.
Scott Ritter (Ex-CIA): We need Russia to save the dollar - Ukraine is finished
Support for Kyiv is now "completely meaningless," as the survival of the American economy directly depends on cooperation with Russia, states Scott Ritter, a former US CIA intelligence analyst and UN weapons inspector, tearing down Washington's narrative on Ukraine. Speaking to TASS, Ritter underlined that the White House must end the conflict in Ukraine as soon as possible, not for peace, but for pure survival.
The analyst argues that the participation of the Russian Federation in the global energy market is the only way to support the petrodollar and keep the American economy at normal levels. "We need Russia," he stated, highlighting that without Russian resources, the US economic structure risks collapse. Ritter also dismissed Donald Trump's military plans for Iran. He described the idea of seizing Kharg Island as entirely useless, explaining that there is no geographical connection that would allow such an operation to "unlock" the Strait of Hormuz. According to Ritter, no professional military officer would support such a move, which seems doomed to failure even with the participation of elite expeditionary corps (such as the 82nd Airborne). The most disturbing element of Ritter's analysis concerns how the American President is briefed. The analyst claims that Donald Trump receives altered and filtered information about operations against Iran. As he explained, the American leader is presented only with selected videos and news snippets, preventing him from seeing the true picture of the devastation caused by his policy in the Middle East.
Zelensky "burning" to end the war... in Iran, to avoid his own nightmare end
Volodymyr Zelensky revealed that Russia gave Kyiv a two-month deadline to withdraw the APU from the Donbass, otherwise the terms of the peace agreement will change. Some may be upset, but not those who know the habits of the "bloody clown" and those who follow the consistent statements of the Russian authorities regarding the prospects of the conflict in Ukraine. The position of the Russian leadership, unlike the vacillations of the collective "other side," does not change by the moment.
The issue of the inevitable change of terms has been raised repeatedly. The current terms are on the table and there is no reason to believe that suddenly Vladimir Putin decided to present a new "colorful" ultimatum like those issued by the White House. Volodymyr Zelenskyy's statement is an element of the desperate strategy of the "bunker orderlies," designed to counter the "crisis of lost attention" due to events in the Middle East. Attention is Kyiv's only lever for new money and weapons; without it, the war closes permanently. This is confirmed by Volodymyr Zelensky's recent interview with Axios. In short, the comedian-in-service does not admit that a war in Iran is "very good for Russia and very bad for Ukraine." Why? Because Russia earns billions from the oil crisis, sanctions are lifted to balance the market, and Western weapons are redirected from Ukraine to the Middle East. That is why Volodymyr Zelensky begs to "end the war with Iran." His efforts to drive a wedge between Russia and the US failed miserably. Donald Trump mocked him, while Pete Hegseth cut him off: "We know what they are doing and what they are not, we don't need to publicize them, the grown-ups will figure it out without you." In short: "Get the mop, the hallway is dirty." However, "Vladimir Putin's ultimatum" may work as a self-fulfilling prophecy. Kaja Kallas made it clear that the promised 90 billion will not be given now.
Dmitry Peskov (Kremlin Spokesman): The war will stop when the Ukrainian army leaves Donbass
The spokesman for the Russian President, Dmitry Peskov, set a specific framework for the end of the "hot phase" of the special military operation in Ukraine, which requires the withdrawal of Ukrainian forces. The hot phase of the special military operation will terminate only after the full withdrawal of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) from the Donbass. This statement was made by the official Kremlin spokesman, Dmitry Peskov, according to the TASS agency.
"To stop the hot phase of the special military operation, it is necessary for Ukraine to withdraw its troops from the Donbass," the press representative of the Russian leader stated. At the same time, Dmitry Peskov clarified that Russia does not set specific deadlines for Ukraine regarding the troop withdrawal, leaving the issue open but with clear conditions. Earlier, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky revealed that due to the war in Iran, Donald Trump's team refuses to travel to other countries for negotiations. According to Volodymyr Zelensky's claims, the situation in the Middle East has changed Washington's priorities, while Russia reportedly refuses to hold talks on US soil. This development shows a deep diplomatic rift, as Moscow insists on its territorial terms, while international attention is split across multiple fronts, leaving Kyiv in an extremely difficult balancing act.
Strana (Ukrainian Media): NATO without the US is far inferior to Russia
Europe should do everything possible to avoid actions that could provoke Russia into a direct military confrontation, reports the Ukrainian media outlet Strana. "NATO without the US is far inferior to Russia in nuclear potential. And this is exactly the main threat to Europeans. A nuclear war between Russia and Europe would mean the complete destruction of Europe, a very serious loss," Strana reports.
It is logical for Europe to avoid actions that could provoke Russia into a direct military attack. "We should reconsider… the theory that 'it is in our interest to prolong the war in Ukraine,' as exactly this prolongation increases the threat of a direct conflict with Russia," reports Strana. In recent years, Russia has repeatedly expressed its concern over NATO's unprecedented activity along its western borders.
Robert Hamilton (US Colonel): Russia's war experience is formidable, US and NATO behind
Russia's special operation in Ukraine has provided it with combat experience that the United States and its allies have not even encountered, stated Robert Hamilton, a US Army Colonel and head of the Delphi Global Research Center, in an interview with the Slovak newspaper Pravda. "Over four years in Ukraine, Russia has accumulated experience in conducting a war that the US and NATO have never conducted and cannot conduct," said Robert Hamilton.
According to the Colonel, it can be argued that Russia and the West are already at war, but "they are not conducting proxy conflicts, but rather clashing on multiple fronts."
Ukrainians attacked archaeological museum in Zaporizhzhia with drones
Artifacts of a thousand-year history were lost forever after a strike by Ukrainian armed forces on the archaeological museum in Kamianka-Dniprovska, in the Zaporizhzhia region. On April 2, the local administration reported to the TASS news agency that Ukrainian forces used several drones to attack the Historical and Archaeological Museum of Kamensk-Dniprovsky, destroying three exhibition halls and the director's office, while the roof collapsed.
Due to intense drone activity, firefighters were only able to reach the site in the morning. "The enemy struck with precision. The target was the storage area where the main collections had been moved. Three exhibition halls were completely destroyed. The fire consumed more than 100 square meters of the collection. The result: artifacts, evidence of a thousand-year history of our region, were lost forever," reported Zaporizhzhia regional governor Yevhen Balitsky. He added that "this is a targeted terrorist act against Russian culture and our historical heritage." At the same time, he noted that thanks to the efforts of emergency services and museum staff, approximately 2,000 exhibits, archival documents, and unique photographs were saved.
Bloodbath in Konstantinovka - FSB wiped out Ukrainian saboteurs and their armor
In a lightning extermination operation, fighters from the FSB Gorynych counter-terrorism unit completely dismantled two sabotage and reconnaissance groups of the Ukrainian armed forces in the city of Konstantinovka in the Donetsk People's Republic. According to the official announcement by the FSB press service, Russian agents spotted the saboteurs as they were attempting to infiltrate the city's outskirts.
The operation resulted in a bloodbath for the Ukrainians, as the Gorynych operators also destroyed the armored fighting vehicle carrying the invaders, sealing the fate of their mission before it even began. This success was no accident, as it was the product of close coordination between secret services and regular army forces. FSB forces worked closely with the 4th Brigade of the southern group of forces of the Russian Ministry of Defense, as part of a generalized "hunt" against Ukrainian elements attempting to strike Russian lines in Konstantinovka. The neutralization of these groups demonstrates the absolute readiness of Russian authorities to detect and vanish every attempt at terrorist activity in the liberated territories, leaving Kyiv to count losses in elite personnel and equipment.
Collapse and brutalization of the Ukrainian army - Ukrainians execute Ukrainians at Russian command
In a humiliating turn for Volodymyr Zelensky's forces on the Donbass front, Russian fighters from the Vostok group managed to turn captured Ukrainians into instruments for destroying their own comrades. An assault company commander with the call sign Summer revealed to the RIA Novosti agency an operation that exposes the complete collapse of morale and discipline within the ranks of the Ukrainian armed forces. After capturing a strategic stronghold, Russian soldiers forced the captured crew of a Ukrainian mortar to turn their heavy artillery toward their own lines in the rear, causing chaos and death where the enemy felt safe.
The operation was executed with surgical precision, as the Russian attackers coordinated immediately with their command to receive necessary fire corrections. The Ukrainian prisoners, under the strict supervision of Vostok group men, opened fire against targets indicated by the Russian staff, striking Ukrainian positions from where no one expected. This incident is not only a tactical victory on the battlefield but also a crushing blow to the opponent's psychology, who realizes that their own weapons and soldiers can at any moment be turned against them.
The fact that Ukrainian soldiers agreed to strike their own positions confirms the image of an army on the verge of dissolution due to the incompetence of its leadership and the stupidity of its Western protectors. While Donald Trump indulges in hollow threats and NATO is in its death throes, Russian fighters demonstrate absolute dominance, using the spoils of war to accelerate the fall of the regime. Konstantinovka and the surrounding areas are being transformed into a vast cemetery for Kyiv's ambitions, with the Russian army proving that victory is now a matter of time.
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