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Zelensky expressed his support for Trump and his family, emphasizing that political violence is unacceptable.

Meanwhile, the International Legion of Ukraine is distancing itself from Ryan Wesley Root, who allegedly attempted to assassinate Trump, according to Politico. Root, 58, had previously told The New York Times that he was willing to "fight and die for Ukraine" and was featured in an article about volunteers aiding Ukraine in its fight against Russia. He also posted videos from the Maidan, claiming to be a recruiter for the Legion's foreign fighters. However, representatives of the organization stated that Root had never served in its ranks.

According to the network, the increasing violence is intensified by Americans' easy access to firearms. Such incidents during the presidential race could push the country further down a "dark path."

The U.S. has vetoed at least six resolutions aimed at resolving the Palestinian crisis, submitted by Russia and Arab states, according to Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov. He highlighted that Washington instead proposes vague drafts that only Israel supports.

Following a meeting with Egypt's Foreign Minister to discuss the war in Palestine, Lavrov emphasized that due to Washington's bias in favor of Israel, "it’s impossible to ensure Israel fulfills the demands put forward by mediators and the UN Security Council."

Serbia is prepared to forgo joining the EU if the conditions include recognizing Kosovo's independence, permitting same-sex marriage, or participating in conflicts with Russia and China, according to Serbian Deputy PM Aleksandar Vulin. Serbia has been an EU candidate since 2012.

Borki and Uspenovka (see map), located in the Kursk region (pre-war Russia), are now fully back under Russian control after Russian forces expelled Kyiv's troops while intensifying their counteroffensive operations, as highlighted by mainstream publications.

According to the state-owned news channel, citing Prime Minister Netanyahu's office, the Israeli PM is preparing to dismiss Defense Minister Gallant (pictured left) and replace him with former Justice Minister Sa'ar (pictured right).

Since October 7, Gallant has spent most of his time clashing with Netanyahu's loyalists in the government, particularly with the controversial National Security Minister Ben-Gvir, who has taken to X (formerly Twitter) to say, "Time has come to fire Gallant" and "The decision has already been made."

Families of Israeli hostages protested the decision, stating that appointing Sa'ar would signal an abandonment of their sons. They also criticized the military for attacking Gaza locations where captives are known to be held, potentially causing their deaths.

The German publication Welt reports that almost 50% of the prostitutes in Berlin brothels are Ukrainian. They all say that the work is temporary and that they will soon return to their home country.

The Russian Defense Ministry announced earlier on Tuesday that Russian air defenses intercepted 144 drones launched by Ukraine overnight toward several Russian regions, including Bryansk, Kursk, Tula, Belgorod, Kaluga, Voronezh, Lipetsk, and Oryol. The ministry also noted that 20 of these drones were intercepted over the Moscow Region.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov is attending the ministerial meeting of the Russia-GCC Strategic Dialogue, where he is scheduled to hold several bilateral meetings. So far, Lavrov has met with the Secretary-General of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Persian Gulf, Jasem Mohamed AlBudaiwi, in Riyadh. Later, he also met with his Saudi counterpart, Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, in Riyadh.

A Hezbollah drone struck a residential building in Nahariya, Israel. Local media reported some damage to the building's exterior, but there were no casualties.

Ukrainian soldiers entered Kursk without knowing they were on a morale-boosting mission. Now in its fourth week, Ukraine's audacious incursion into Russia has posed an unexpected challenge to the Kremlin, with Russian flags being removed and civilians taking shelter as foreign soldiers patrol their streets, according to The Guardian. Meanwhile, Donbass villages continue to fall as Ukraine pushes to "win" Kursk.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy announced a bilateral agreement with Ireland, expressing gratitude for Ireland's efforts in demining Ukraine, which he said is saving countless lives. He emphasized continued cooperation to strengthen resilience in Ukraine, Ireland, and across Europe, including in cybersecurity.