Volodymyr Zelenskiy
“There are prospects [for a new Ukrainian counteroffensive]. First and foremost we need to stabilise the situation at the line of contact. As you can see, it is not stable. I would say this: it's their turn now. They need to be stopped, and we will stop them. Then we need the appropriate staffing for the brigades so that they can take the next counteroffensive step.”
2 hours ago
Giorgi Revishvili
“Despite the Georgian Dream having the majority to override the veto, it was important for the president to make the move. The president rightfully said how it [foreign agent's law] is a Russia law and contradicts all of European standards. There is also a fundamental shift in the political landscape with the younger generation becoming increasingly involved in politics. The youth is the driving force behind these protests.”
2 hours ago
Salome Zourabichvili
“Today I set a veto … on the law, which is Russian in its essence and which contradicts our constitution.”
2 hours ago
Mohammed Jamjoom
“What we're seeing more and more of in the past few days is that there is a huge amount of disagreement amongst war cabinet members about the plan going forward for Gaza. And this echoes also the concerns by US government that has said repeatedly that Netanyahu needs to try to figure out a plan for a post-war Gaza scenario.”
2 hours ago
Benny Gantz
“If you choose to lead the nation to the abyss, we will withdraw from the government [by June 8], turn to the people, and form a government that can bring about a real victory. We did not claim dominance. We did not demand jobs. All we wanted was to serve our country and our people. For many months, the unity was indeed real and meaningful. It prevented serious mistakes, led to great achievements, and returned home over a hundred hostages. Together, we faced the hardships of the campaign, protected the nation with a good and strong spirit - and gave the fighters on the front a feeling of being backed by a shared destiny. But lately, something has gone wrong. Essential decisions were not made. A small minority has taken over the command bridge of the Israeli ship of state and is steering her toward the rocks. I came here today to tell the truth. And the truth is hard: while Israeli soldiers show supreme bravery on the front, some of the people who sent them into battle behave with cowardice and irresponsibility.”
6 hours ago
Volodymyr Zelenskiy
“Let's not forget about other fronts beyond the Kharkiv front: the Kramatorsk, Pokrovsk, and Kurakhove fronts, and the southern fronts; it's tough on all of those fronts, and our forces are fighting back with dignity. I am especially grateful to the soldiers who repelled the Russian assault on Chasiv Yar. Our forces destroyed more than 20 pieces of the occupiers' equipment. Good job!”
6 hours ago
António Guterres
“The only permanent way to end the cycle of violence and instability is through a two-state solution, Israel and Palestine living side-by-side in peace and security, with Jerusalem as capital of both states.”
8 hours ago
Vladimir Putin
“Civilians are dying there [on border regions such as Belgorod]. It's obvious. They are shooting directly at the city center, at residential areas. And I said publicly that if this continues, we will be forced to create a security zone, a buffer zone. That is what we are doing.”
10 hours ago
John Holman
“At present Ukraine is outmanned in terms of soldiers in parts of the front line even before the latest Russian attacks. Ukraine said that there were seven Russian soldiers to one Ukrainian soldier, so that's going to put fresh pressure on them.”
10 hours ago
Volodymyr Zelenskiy
“There are prospects [for a new Ukrainian counteroffensive]. First and foremost we need to stabilise the situation at the line of contact. As you can see, it is not stable. I would say this: it's their turn now. They need to be stopped, and we will stop them. Then we need the appropriate staffing for the brigades so that they can take the next counteroffensive step.”
2 hours ago
Giorgi Revishvili
“Despite the Georgian Dream having the majority to override the veto, it was important for the president to make the move. The president rightfully said how it [foreign agent's law] is a Russia law and contradicts all of European standards. There is also a fundamental shift in the political landscape with the younger generation becoming increasingly involved in politics. The youth is the driving force behind these protests.”
2 hours ago
Salome Zourabichvili
“Today I set a veto … on the law, which is Russian in its essence and which contradicts our constitution.”
2 hours ago
Mohammed Jamjoom
“What we're seeing more and more of in the past few days is that there is a huge amount of disagreement amongst war cabinet members about the plan going forward for Gaza. And this echoes also the concerns by US government that has said repeatedly that Netanyahu needs to try to figure out a plan for a post-war Gaza scenario.”
2 hours ago
Benny Gantz
“If you choose to lead the nation to the abyss, we will withdraw from the government [by June 8], turn to the people, and form a government that can bring about a real victory. We did not claim dominance. We did not demand jobs. All we wanted was to serve our country and our people. For many months, the unity was indeed real and meaningful. It prevented serious mistakes, led to great achievements, and returned home over a hundred hostages. Together, we faced the hardships of the campaign, protected the nation with a good and strong spirit - and gave the fighters on the front a feeling of being backed by a shared destiny. But lately, something has gone wrong. Essential decisions were not made. A small minority has taken over the command bridge of the Israeli ship of state and is steering her toward the rocks. I came here today to tell the truth. And the truth is hard: while Israeli soldiers show supreme bravery on the front, some of the people who sent them into battle behave with cowardice and irresponsibility.”
6 hours ago
Volodymyr Zelenskiy
“Let's not forget about other fronts beyond the Kharkiv front: the Kramatorsk, Pokrovsk, and Kurakhove fronts, and the southern fronts; it's tough on all of those fronts, and our forces are fighting back with dignity. I am especially grateful to the soldiers who repelled the Russian assault on Chasiv Yar. Our forces destroyed more than 20 pieces of the occupiers' equipment. Good job!”
6 hours ago
António Guterres
“The only permanent way to end the cycle of violence and instability is through a two-state solution, Israel and Palestine living side-by-side in peace and security, with Jerusalem as capital of both states.”
8 hours ago
Vladimir Putin
“Civilians are dying there [on border regions such as Belgorod]. It's obvious. They are shooting directly at the city center, at residential areas. And I said publicly that if this continues, we will be forced to create a security zone, a buffer zone. That is what we are doing.”
10 hours ago
John Holman
“At present Ukraine is outmanned in terms of soldiers in parts of the front line even before the latest Russian attacks. Ukraine said that there were seven Russian soldiers to one Ukrainian soldier, so that's going to put fresh pressure on them.”
10 hours ago
“Some of our partners are increasingly making efforts to expose our security vulnerabilities, putting at risk not only our external, but also internal, security and stability, while violating all norms of etiquette and correctness in diplomatic and interstate relations, including obligations assumed under treaties.”
“We are interested in starting negotiations and signing a peace agreement [with Azerbaijan]. We are not refusing and will not refuse to talk about this. If we speak about unveiling a new era of peaceful development, it would be illogical to say that we do not wish to hear about a peace agreement. We aren't rejecting discussions. What are all of these negotiations about? Among other things, about possible provisions of a peace agreement.”
“In my recent speech in the United Nations, I stated that the issue of Nagorno-Karabakh is awaiting its solution, and I can say that we have hailed several times the statements by the OSCE's Minsk Group about the necessity to regulate the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict and reestablish the peace process.”
“Armenia is ready for a constructive dialogue, which should lead to the establishment of sustainable and lasting peace in the region. We propose to complete the process of the return of prisoners of war, hostages, and other captives without delay. It is also necessary to resume the peace process for the settlement of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict under the auspices of the OSCE Minsk Group co-chairs.”
“I call on the international community and my proposal is also directed at the leadership of Azerbaijan. Let's agree that the military units from both sides rapidly move away from the border and return to their permanent bases, and station international observers from Russia or other countries in the OSCE Minsk Group.”
“Yesterday an agreement was reached that today Azerbaijan's armed forces should leave Armenian territory. This agreement has been partially fulfilled; there are territories that the Azerbaijanis did indeed leave. But, since the agreement was not fulfilled completely, today I have approached the president of Russia...for military assistance.”
“It is an important day for all Armenians. Following the resolutions adopted by US Congress in 2019, President Biden honored the memory of victims of the Armenian Genocide. The US has once again demonstrated its unwavering commitment to protecting human rights and universal values.”
“I would like to note that in this context there is a very important issue that has not yet been settled. This is a question of prisoners of war, hostages and other detainees. As we have repeatedly discussed…all hostages, prisoners of war, and other detainees should be returned to their homeland, but, unfortunately, we still have detainees in Azerbaijan.”
“If someone says that the opening of these roads is beneficial only for Azerbaijan, do not believe it. If someone says that the opening of transportation is beneficial only for Armenia, do not believe it either. The opening of transportation, especially in this situation, is beneficial for both Armenia and Azerbaijan. It is in Azerbaijan's interest because it should get transportation with Naxcivan; it is in Armenia's interest because we need a reliable railway link with the Russian Federation and the Islamic Republic of Iran.”
“If the parliamentary opposition agrees to early elections, we will agree to early elections. Let's go to the polls and see whose resignation the people are demanding.”
“The army cannot be involved in political processes, the army should obey the people and the political power elected by people. The most important problem now is to keep the power in the hands of the people, because I consider what is happening to be a military coup.”
“The entire nation has been through and is going through a nightmare. Sometimes it seems that all of our dreams have been dashed and our optimism destroyed”
“The question is not whether or not the prime minister must resign. The question is who decides in Armenia who should be the prime minister. The people must decide. Snap elections cannot be held based on my will and decision alone. There has to be consensus.”
“Shushi had already fallen and Stepanakert was under direct threat. The assessment of the General Staff of the Armed Forces and the president of Artsakh [Armenian name for Nagorno-Karabakh] was that Stepanakert was very weakly defended or was symbolically defended. And if Stepanakert fell, that would leave thousands of our soldiers encircled.”
“The decision is made basing on the deep analyses of the combat situation and in discussion with best experts of the field. This is not a victory but there is not defeat until you consider yourself defeated. We will never consider ourselves defeated and this shall become a new start of an era of our national unity and rebirth.”
“There is nothing special about this. Russian border guards have been on the Armenia’s border with Turkey and Iran … Now, due to the latest developments, the Russian border guards are also on the southeastern and southwestern border of Armenia.”