A nearly 90-minute phone call between Presidents Trump and Putin on July 4th could signal shifting White House priorities, as it tries to find permanent offramp and settlement in Iran and the Strait of Hormuz, but also as the Ukraine war seems to be fast heating up again.

Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said in comments made public Sunday that Trump offered Putin to help find a solution to the war in Ukraine.

Shutterstock, Sputnik via EPA"The American president once again confirmed his readiness to work towards a rapid end to the fighting and find solutions to overcome the crisis," Ushakov said of Trump's call. He called conversation "business-like and quite constructive."

The spokesman further stated that Russia sought "a political-diplomatic resolution of the conflict, with due account of Russia's fundamental approach."

But Ushakov also lashed out at the Zelensky government, accusing it and its European allies of "counting on extending and even escalating the conflict, and on terrorism against civilians."

This referred to the fact that Ukraine's repeat drone strikes deep inside Russian territory have severely damaged energy infrastructure, as well as hit residential buildings and areas, resulting in casualties.

Ushakov further described that in the call Putin "depicted the real situation on the battlefield where the Russian armed forces are confidently advancing, liberating one locality after another."

Putin had also apparently renewed his initial Alaska Summit invitation for Trump to visit Russia, where further bilateral dialogue can take place, Axios noted.

Trump on Saturday had also held a call with Ukrainian President Zelensky, who later said on Telegram the talk was "very good".  Zelensky stated that "There is a real prospect to end this war and American resolve will have a crucial meaning."

Zelensky and Trump are expected to continue the discussion at the upcoming NATO Summit in Ankara, set for July 7-8.

Zelensky had further taken the opportunity to highlight some of the latest weapons support from Washington: "We are grateful to the United States for all the assistance we have received – from Javelins and Patriots to political support – and we deeply value that America stands by us in defending our independence. I am grateful to every American heart that cares about the future of Ukraine, Europe, and everyone around the world for whom freedom matters," he said.

 (America has already lost the wars in the Ukraine and Iran.)

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'Thought People Hated Him': Trump Surprised Iranians Are Crying At Khamenei's Funeral Amid Massive Turnout

Remarks that they could all be taken out in one fell swoop...

 https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/trump-surprised-iranians-crying-khameneis-funeral-amid-massive-turnout-thought-people

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 Memphis celebrations went well

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Japan Bankruptcies Surge To All-Time High As A Result Of Plunging Yen

"The weak yen is one contributing factor. Combined with inflation and rising labor costs, it is creating a cumulative burden on businesses."

 https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/japan-bankruptcies-surge-all-time-high-result-plunging-yen

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Morgan Stanley Explains Why The Fed Will Not Hike This Year

"Combined with our inflation forecast that is notably softer than the FOMC’s median projection and the prospect that the methodological revision for PCE inflation could materially lower inflation, we are comfortable sticking with our view that the Fed will not hike this year"

 https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/morgan-stanley-explains-why-fed-will-not-hike-year

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Female Police Officer BEATEN by Mob of Teens During July 4 Block Party in South Carolina – Police Recover Multiple Firearms and a Makeshift Spear

 

  

 

Per the Carolina Courier,

North Charleston Police tell The Carolina Courier that multiple arrests in connection with the incident were made on site, with investigators working to identify additional suspects for interrogation and arrest.

According to law enforcement sources, both North Charleston and Charleston City made requests for mutual aid from neighboring jurisdictions during several incidents over the Independence Day holiday.

This type of behavior must be confronted, addressed, and condemned throughout our society if we hope to preserve it. There is a legal process for challenging an arrest – a civilized process. There is no justification in a modern, western, or human society for behavior like this serve as a constant backdrop in parts of the country.

Those responsible must be identified, arrested, prosecuted, and, if convicted, punished to the fullest extent of the law. Assaults on law enforcement officers are assaults on the rule of law itself, and that is something no civilized society can endure long-term.

  Police also published photos of the weapons recovered.

 

  

 

Absolute Mayhem in Newport Beach as Non-Residents Brawl, Riot and Loot on July 4th – Grocery Store Destroyed, Bars and Beaches Closed (VIDEO)

 

  Absolute chaos erupted in Newport Beach, California, on Saturday night as non-residents visiting the peninsula brawled, rioted, looted, and destroyed a grocery store on the 4th of July.

Newport Beach Police were forced to close beaches and bars due to the mayhem.

Mounted police broke up a massive brawl on the beach just north of the Newport pier.

More than 100 people were arrested.

 WATCH on Rumble. 

 https://rumble.com/shorts/v7carci

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