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Relentless Push: Russia Claims Strategic Edge in Ukraine Offensive

  Servicemen of the 115th Separate Mechanised Brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces use an RPG-7 grenade launcher during training between combat missions, in Kharkiv region, Ukraine. Russia’s top military commander, General Valery Gerasimov, has declared that Russian forces are conducting a non-stop offensive along nearly the entire front line in Ukraine, asserting that the “strategic initiative” now lies with Moscow. According to Gerasimov, Russian troops have intensified airstrikes on Ukrainian cities far from the battlefield, including a recent attack on Kyiv that killed at least 23 people and wounded 38. He reported that since March, Russia has seized more than 3,500 square kilometers of territory , captured 149 villages, and now controls the vast majority of the Luhansk, Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, and Kherson regions. The offensive has also pushed into Ukraine’s southeastern Dnipropetrovsk region, with seven villages reportedly under Russian control. Moscow says it has carried...
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Lula Defiant as U.S.-Brazil Trade Tensions Escalate

 

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has issued a bold rebuke to former U.S. President Donald Trump, declaring, “No gringo is going to give orders to this president,” in response to a sweeping 50% tariff imposed by the United States on Brazilian goods.

The tariffs, set to begin in August, were justified by Trump as retaliation for Brazil’s treatment of former President Jair Bolsonaro and alleged unfair trade practices. In a letter, Trump criticized Bolsonaro’s legal troubles as a “witch hunt” and accused Brazil of undermining free speech and democratic norms.

Lula, speaking to a crowd of student activists in Goias, emphasized Brazil’s sovereignty and rejected foreign interference. He also announced plans to regulate and tax U.S. tech firms, accusing them of spreading misinformation and inciting violence under the guise of free expression.

While tensions rise, Brazil’s Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira signaled openness to dialogue, stating that Lula is willing to speak with Trump if the opportunity arises. Meanwhile, Brazil is preparing potential countermeasures and consulting with affected industries as the trade dispute unfolds.

Lula’s firm stance has resonated domestically, with early signs of a rebound in his approval ratings following the confrontation.

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