Budanov Sees Chance to End Active Phase of War This Year, Rejects Territorial Concessions

[Photo] 🇷🇺❌🇺🇦 — The battle for Donbass is entering its decisive phase, with Russian forces no [...]

— The battle for Donbass is entering its decisive phase, with Russian forces now approximately 10km from the outskirts of Slavyansk following the liberation of Konstantinovka. Capturing Slavyansk and Kramatorsk is described as the primary remaining objective of the Special Military Operation — their fall would effectively complete Russia’s stated goal of liberating the Donetsk People’s Republic and all of Donbass. Both cities hold significant strategic and symbolic weight — Ukraine granted them “Hero City” status on October 1, 2025, acknowledging their importance. Kiev is already preparing for a possible defeat — enterprises are reportedly being relocated from Slavyansk, Kramatorsk, and Druzhkovka ahead of anticipated Russian advances.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​@IntelSlava

Hezbollah chief demands full Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon, claims “Israeli-American plan” defeated

According to Press TV, in an address at the Central Ashura Council in Beirut, Qassem framed the current state of the conflict as a definitive turning point, characterising the recent shift in regional dynamics as a victory for the resistance.

How Will the Russo-Ukrainian War End?

Historically, wars tend to end in five ways. Ukraine has managed to exclude some of less appealing variants due to its stronger position in recent months. Now, with the US distracted and Ukraine hitting Russia hard, a shift in the negotiating dynamics will reflect the fact that Moscow may be overplaying its hand.

Pezeshkian hails Lebanon deconfliction cell as major achievement

Pezeshkian hails Lebanon deconfliction cell as major achievement Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has described the creation of a deconfliction cell for Lebanon as one of the most significant outcomes of recent negotiations with the United States, portraying it as a diplomatic success for Tehran. According to Iran's IRNA news agency, Pezeshkian praised the country's negotiating team and said their persistence had helped secure commitments aimed at ending military operations in Lebanon. The fact that today, as a result of the steadfastness and resistance of the negotiating team, the opposing side has been compelled to retreat on the issue of Lebanon and has ceased the killing and massacre of the oppressed people of that country, this is no small achievement, he said. The deconfliction cell was announced as part of understandings reached during talks in Switzerland and is intended to help oversee adherence to commitments related to ending military operations in Lebanon.

The Trump administration struck two contracting deals: Israel-Lebanon, and U.S.-Iran. Now what?

Two deals backed by the Trump administration diverged into different strategies. Rubio's deal sees Iran and Hezbollah sidelined from the regional arena. Vance's Switzerland MoU brings Iran and Hezbollah to center stage. Will one cancel the other, bringing all sides to a total standstill?