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Israel has allowed a Russian ship carrying stolen Ukrainian grain to sail, saying it was “too late” to detain it, - Axios

Israeli Foreign Minister sent a text message to Andriy Sybiha, saying the ship had already left the port of Haifa and could not be stopped.

Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry told reporters that Israeli authorities were warned about ship two weeks before it arrived in Haifa.

Ukraine’s Defense Forces have taken control of Russian logistics around occupied Donetsk

The key routes include Zuhres, Andriivka, Starobesheve, Horlivka, Lysychansk, and the Donetsk ring road. Ukrainian strike drones are actively “hunting” equipment and troop movements in these areas.

The 1st Corps of the Azov Brigade notes that such UAV activity indicates weaknesses in Russia’s airspace control system. Until recently, these directions were considered relatively safe by Russian forces.

“There is no safe rear for the occupiers. Hiding and protecting themselves is impossible,” the corps emphasized.

After weeks of criticizing the Russian government for allowing the country to spiral into collapse, it seems Russia's most popular blogger (13 million followers, living in Monaco) got a visit from the FSB.

Now saying everything's great because Peskov heard her and Putin will fix everything.

Russian "Shaheds" are equipped with American components, which almost immediately after leaving the assembly line in the US end up in Russian factories, - said the Commissioner for Sanctions Policy Vladislav Vlasyuk during a visit to the United States.

Vlasyuk provided the Americans with evidence that the path of Western components to the Russian Federation has been shortened as much as possible.

It is obvious that without these components, the production of drones in Russia would be impossible.

The Nature of the Critique (1:27 - 4:18): Bona released an 18-minute video addressing Vladimir Putin directly. She highlighted various domestic grievances—such as pollution, natural disasters, and the restriction of platforms like Telegram—while framing the President as a strong leader who is simply being kept in the dark by his subordinates.
The Kremlin's Response (4:42 - 7:46): The Kremlin acknowledged her message, which led to significant traction in both state-aligned and oppositional media. Bona expressed a desire to remain distanced from the political opposition, emphasizing her loyalty to the "people" and her own "spiritual development."
The "Monarchist" Ideology (8:08 - 15:02): Vexler explains that this critique exemplifies an unspoken ideology of monarchism. This worldview posits that:
The leader is the only legitimate authority.
There is a direct, organic connection between the leader and the people, bypassing institutions.
Complex political issues are reduced to personal appeals to the leader to fix things.
Depoliticization (14:18 - 15:49): The influencer’s rhetoric reinforces a system where ordinary people are encouraged to remain politically passive (depoliticized) and outsource power to a single figure, which ultimately benefits the regime rather than undermining it.
Strategic Release (15:52 - 18:03): The video concludes by suggesting that such critiques may be tolerated or even encouraged by the regime as a way to "release oxygen" and address minor frustrations without threatening the fundamental power structure.

Deep Strikes on Russian Infrastructure: In March, Ukraine successfully struck over 70 industrial targets (0:06), including oil refineries, gas sites, and gunpowder factories (1:03-3:04). The video highlights the effectiveness of Firepoint drones in disabling these facilities and the resulting constraints on Russian oil exports (5:20-7:26).
Russian Economic and Demographic Decline: The video features commentary from the Moscow Economic Forum, where experts highlighted that Russia is suffering from low incomes, high inflation, and a terminal population collapse (7:45-9:05). The business elite are reportedly growing increasingly vocal against Putin's leadership (11:00-12:25).
Political Shifts in Hungary: There is a significant update on Hungary, where Peter Magyar is leading efforts to challenge the political status quo and call out corruption within Viktor Orban's administration (16:12-18:08).
International Tensions: The video discusses the current administration's stance on Iran, including a maritime blockade (21:17), and expresses concerns over rhetoric regarding a potential move toward Cuba (25:51-27:15).
Support for Ukraine: Despite US political uncertainty, Germany, the UK, and other European nations continue to provide substantial defense packages, including Patriot missiles and thousands of drones (27:18-28:22).

Its like the US just forgot they signed a minerals for arms deal.