Mastodawn

⬆️ Hot on the heels of #Trump's high-profile trip to Beijing, #Putin plans to visit to #China to deepen strategic ties with #Xi.

#Russia and China are partners-in-crime, with Russia being the #juniorPartner. They will discuss strengthening their partnership and address key global issues.

They're both supporting each other’s #expansionism and will sign a joint declaration, probably Russia permanently expanding its #bufferZone in #Ukraine.

@timesofindia @mastodonindians

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/rest-of-world/after-donald-trump-putin-to-visit-chinas-xi-jinping-on-may-19-for-two-days/articleshow/131133475.cms

After Donald Trump, Putin to visit China's Xi Jinping on May 19 for two days

Russian President Vladimir Putin will travel to China on May 19 for a two-day visit, shortly after US President Donald Trump concluded his high-profile trip to Beijing, the Kremlin announced on Saturday.

The Times of India

Gerd_Brodowski 4d ago

#israel #lebanon : #militaryinvasion / #hezbollah / #truce / #bufferzone / #drones / #uno / #unifil

„The UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) said on Wednesday that escalating drone activity and nearby explosions involving suspected Hezbollah drones and Israeli forces are endangering its personnel and threatening already fragile stability in southern Lebanon.“

https://news.un.org/en/story/2026/05/1167496

Lebanon: UN peacekeeping force warns drone incidents near its positions are putting personnel at risk

The UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) said on Wednesday that escalating drone activity and nearby explosions involving suspected Hezbollah drones and Israeli forces are endangering its personnel and threatening already fragile stability in southern Lebanon.

UN News

Gerd_Brodowski May 2

#china #israel #lebanon : #militaryinvasion / #hezbollah / #bufferzone / #uno / #unsc / #unifil

„China’s ambassador to the UN said … that there was a need to revisit the UN Security Council’s decision to end the mandate of a long-running peacekeeping mission in Lebanon at the end of 2026.“

https://www.straitstimes.com/world/middle-east/china-says-un-should-revisit-lebanon-peacekeeping-mission-decision

China says UN should revisit decision to withdraw Lebanon peacekeeping mission

Israeli strikes across Lebanon since March 2 has killed more than 2,500 people. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

The Straits Times

CBC Top Stories Apr 26

Israel launches deadly strikes in Lebanon, warns residents beyond 'buffer zone' to flee
Israeli strikes killed 14 people and wounded 37 on Sunday, Lebanon's health ministry said, as the Israeli military warned residents to leave ‌seven towns beyond the "buffer zone" it occupied before a ceasefire that has failed to fully halt hostilities.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/israel-lebanon-strike-evacuation-buffer-zone-9.7178015?cmp=rss

CBC World Apr 26

Kraken Apr 16

🟡 MilitaryWithdrawal | 6/10
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IDF withdraws from two villages in southern Lebanon
According to L'Orient Today, the Israeli army withdrew from Deir Siryan and Qantara after extensive destruction, as part of an effort to consolidate the boundaries of a 'buffer zone'.

💬 SENTINEL: Тактичне перегрупування, можливо, пов'язане з підготовкою до потенційного припинення вогню або зміною оперативної концепції.

#Withdrawal #BufferZone #Lebanon #IDF

Kyiv Independent Daily Headlines Apr 9

Thursday, April 9, 2026

Ukraine strikes key oil transfer hub, oil depot in Russian-occupied Crimea -- New details, leaked audio show Hungary coordinating with Kremlin to stall Ukraine's EU accession -- SBU, FBI uncover Russian router hacking campaign -- Fact-check: How Kremlin disinformation targets Hungary's election ... and more

https://activitypub.writeworks.uk/2026/04/thursday-april-9-2026/

Gerd_Brodowski Apr 8

#lebanon #israel : #militaryinvasion / #bufferzone / #warcrime / #investigation / #uno / #unifil

„An Israeli tank shell attack on UNIFIL peacekeepers late last month has been confirmed to have killed at least one #peacekeeper, according to a UNIFIL investigation, which found a 120mm main tank shell at the scene and determined it was fired by an Israeli Merkava tank.“

https://news.antiwar.com/2026/04/07/unifil-investigation-finds-israeli-tank-fire-killed-peacekeeper-in-southern-lebanon/

UNIFIL Investigation Finds Israeli Tank Fire Killed Peacekeeper in Southern Lebanon - News From Antiwar.com

An Israeli tank shell attack on UNIFIL peacekeepers late last month has been confirmed to have killed at least one peacekeeper, according to a UNIFIL investigation, which found a 120mm main tank shell at the scene and determined it was fired by an Israeli Merkava tank. The Israeli strike targeted…

News From Antiwar.com

Iwpost Apr 1

Netanyahu Announces Lebanon Buffer Zone Expansion, Declares Broader Campaign Against Iran. #BenjaminNetanyahu #BufferZone #Lebanon
https://iwpost.com/netanyahu-announces-lebanon-buffer-zone-expansion-declares-broader-campaign-against-iran/?fsp_sid=5308

Netanyahu Announces Lebanon Buffer Zone Expansion, Declares Broader Campaign Against Iran

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that Israel will expand its security zone in Lebanon as part of a broader multi-front military campaign against Iran and its proxies following a security assessment at IDF Northern Command. “In Lebanon: I have now instructed to further expand the existing security zone in order to finally thwart the […]

IwPost

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Gerd_Brodowski Apr 1

#indonesia #lebanon #israel #militaryinvasion #golan #bufferzone #uno #unifil #killings #accusations

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… the territory of Lebanon”.

Israel’s ambassador, Mr Danny Danon, told the Security Council that Hezbollah was responsible for both incidents (…).“