Witkoff: We want everyone to see that this [Iran without nukes] benefits the whole region economically and politically, including Iran. It's a positive step, and conflict is no longer necessary. 1/
Witkoff: Trump aims to expand the Abraham Peace Accords, bringing more countries into the agreement.
Major announcements are expected soon, including nations few thought would join. It's a step to stabilize he Middle East. 2/
Witkoff: This was a signal to China [lifting off Iran oil sanctions] that we want cooperation, not conflict. Hopefully, Iran gets that message too.
It was a smart, strategic move by Trump. It's not surprising coming from him. 3/
After Iran, Trump is again warm on Ukraine: I met with Zelensky. He couldn’t have been nicer.
We are going to see if we can make some Patriots available. Will see what happens about money [for Ukraine]
Putin is misguided. It is possible he is an enemy 0/
Q: Did you discuss cease-fire with Zelenskyy?
Trump: No, I wanted to know how he's doing. We had rough times. I think what I took from the meeting - he couldn’t have been nicer. 1/
Q: Is the U.S. ready to sell anti-air missile systems to Ukraine?
Trump: They do want to have the Patriots. And we’re going to see if we can make some available. They are very hard to get. We need them too. We were supplying them to Israel. 2/
China starts framing the public opinion for an invasion, I think, learning from Russians.
Reuters: Beijing says it’s impossible to invade what is already Chinese land.
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Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te is pushing back.
In two speeches this week he said: Taiwan is of course a country. The Republic of China is 113 years old. Communist China? Just over 70. 2/
Beijing invited WWII veterans from the Republic of China army to a parade this September - to claim their legacy.
Taiwan’s defense minister Wellington Koo: The war of resistance was led and won by the Republic of China, not Communist China. This is without a doubt. 3/