During a Cabinet meeting at the White House yesterday, U.S. President Trump addressed the ongoing negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, saying, “We get a lot of bullshit thrown at us by Putin, if you want the truth. He’s always very nice, but it ends up being meaningless.” Trump also commented on a sanctions bill proposed by Senator Lindsey Graham, which he said he is “looking at.” The bill would impose a 500% tariff on imports from any country that purchases uranium, oil, or natural gas from Russia—a measure that would affect nations such as Brazil, China, India, and Turkey.

Mohammad-Javad Larijani, a senior advisor to Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, publicly threatened the assassination of former U.S. President Donald J. Trump in a statement issued today. Larijani suggested Trump could be targeted by a drone strike at his Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida, saying: “Trump has done something that means he can no longer sunbathe in Mar-a-Lago. As he lies there with his stomach to the sun, a small drone might hit him in the navel. It’s very simple.” The threat comes amid rising tensions following claims from an online platform called “Blood Pact,” which is believed to be affiliated with Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). On Tuesday, the platform said it had raised over $40 million for Trump’s assassination and called on religious groups in Iran and abroad to stage demonstrations in front of Western embassies and in public squares in support of Ayatollah Khamenei.

The Houthi militant group in Yemen has released footage showing their attacks on the Liberian-flagged, Greek-owned cargo vessel M/V Eternity C, which sank earlier today in the southern Red Sea. The video reveals extensive damage to the ship, likely caused by multiple strikes from anti-ship ballistic and cruise missiles, as well as rocket-propelled grenades launched from small boats. The assault on the Eternity C lasted more than 48 hours, resulting in the deaths of four crew members and the abduction of several others, who were taken to Yemen by the Houthis.

Netanyahu: “I completed a second meeting with President Trump. President Trump and I share a common goal — the release of the hostages and the end of Hamas's rule in Gaza.”

The U.S. Embassy in Yemen has confirmed that several crew members from the Liberian-flagged, Greek-owned vessel M/V Eternity C—which sank in the Red Sea following a Houthi attack—have been taken hostage and brought to Yemen by the Houthis. The U.S. is demanding their immediate and unconditional safe release, stating that the incident is yet another example of why the Houthis were designated a terrorist organization by the United States.

🚨Brazil 🇧🇷/USA 🇺🇸: URGENT Trump announces 50% tariffs on Brazil and, in a letter to Lula, calls for the annulment of Bolsonaro’s trial: “A witch hunt that must end immediately.”

🚨Brazil 🇧🇷/USA 🇺🇸: Brazil’s Foreign Ministry summoned the U.S. Embassy representative after a statement expressing support for former President Bolsonaro. On Wednesday (July 9), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Gabriel Escobar to provide clarification regarding a statement issued by the U.S. Embassy in support of former President Jair Bolsonaro.

Russia has set a new record for internet disruptions, with mobile internet going offline in 79 of the country’s 89 regions. In addition, 48 regions are reporting restrictions on wired internet access, including 4 where fixed-line connectivity is facing broader outages.

Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa reportedly met with Israeli National Security Advisor Tzachi Hanegbi in Abu Dhabi, where he is said to have agreed to cede the Golan Heights to Israel in exchange for political support to remain in power. According to Al Mayadeen, the agreement includes the establishment of three demilitarized zones in southern Syria—Daraa, Quneitra, and Sweida. All heavy weaponry will be removed from Syrian army bases in the region, and both the army and police will be restricted to carrying only light arms within the demilitarized zones.

The sky over Lutsk tonight.