Gulf war

Vladimir Putin has warned that Russia would use 'all weapons' at its disposal, including nuclear arms, if any of its territory comes under attack. The statement was flagged in coverage from the Gulf Coast region and is circulating as a stark escalation of Russia's nuclear rhetoric amid the ongoing war in Ukraine.

Qatar's Prime Minister, in an interview with British broadcaster Piers Morgan, said Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu is a war criminal. The conversation covered the war in Gaza, tensions with Iran and relations with Donald Trump. The blunt accusation from a senior Gulf state figure drew massive attention, with the interview generating close to 900,000 likes as viewers debated the strong language.

Ukrainian officials summarise Russia's stance in the war as 'first surrender, then negotiation', arguing that Moscow's professed openness to talks is conditional on Ukraine capitulating. The remark frames Russian diplomacy as ultimatum rather than genuine negotiation, underscoring the continued gulf between the two sides as the fighting grinds on and international pressure for a negotiated settlement persists.