Retaliation incoming.

While the world has been gratefully surprised by the positive developments in the US-Iran war, the Russia-Ukraine war continues unabated, as brutal as ever.

In the aftermath of yesterday’s drone strike by Ukraine that killed 21 people – mostly students – in a college dorm in Luhansk, Russian president Vladimir Putin tasked the military with coming back with a plan for retaliation after what Moscow branded as a ‘war crime’.

So, today, Kiev regime leader Volodymyr Zelensky announced that Russia is gearing up to strike Ukraine using the new hypersonic Oreshnik (Hazel) ballistic missile.

Zelensky: “Russia is preparing to attack Ukraine with ‘Oreshnik’. Respond to air raid alerts”

The President of Ukraine said there are signs of preparation for a combined strike on Ukraine, including Kyiv, using various types of weapons.

He urged citizens to strictly respond… pic.twitter.com/BaHHf7XRgm

— NEXTA (@nexta_tv) May 23, 2026

Zelensky said the information comes from intelligence services in Ukraine, ​the US and Europe.

ZELENSKY: RUSSIA IS PREPARING A STRIKE AGAINST UKRAINE USING ORESHNIK

What is ORESHNIK, @grok?https://t.co/4AlIhA6hej pic.twitter.com/h5macQpmhY

— RUnews (@runews) May 23, 2026

Reuters reported:

“The warning came a day after Russian ‌President Vladimir Putin ordered his military to prepare options for retaliation against Ukraine for a drone strike on a student dorm in the Russian-controlled Luhansk region of eastern Ukraine.

Ukraine’s ​military denied responsibility for that attack.

‘We are seeing signs of preparation ​for a combined strike on Ukrainian territory, including Kiev, involving ⁠various types of weaponry. The specified intermediate-range weapons could be used in ​such a strike’, Zelensky said in an X post that did not mention the drone attack.”

The US Embassy in Kyiv has issued a warning: a potentially large-scale attack could hit Ukraine within the next 24h

This follows Zelensky’s warning earlier today of a combined strike on Kyiv, including the Oreshnik hypersonic missile, based on intelligence from American… https://t.co/WdEXtPmVU5 pic.twitter.com/6VfqZznTff

— Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) May 23, 2026

In the meantime, the US Embassy in Kiev warned American citizens of a ‘significant air attack’, and urged them to seek shelter in case of an airstrike warning.

It is widely expected that Russia will use its new Oreshnik hypersonic missiles, with its reported velocity of more than 10 ​times the speed of sound.

US Embassy in Ukraine warns Americans of ‘SIGNIFICANT AIR ATTACK’

‘Any time over next 24 hours’

REMINDER: Ukraine’s been bombing Russian CIVILIANS — Putin’s vowed ‘Defense Ministry will also be making its RESPONSE’ pic.twitter.com/lUAaKmd1wn

— RT (@RT_com) May 23, 2026

UPDATE: MASSIVE EXPLOSIONS HEARD IN KIEV.

MASSIVE EXPLOSIONS in Kiev pic.twitter.com/ELE7XxyTQz

— RT (@RT_com) May 23, 2026

Stay tuned for developments.

Read more:

BREAKING: Pentagon Halts Some Weapons Shipments to Ukraine After It’s Revealed Joe Biden Depleted US Munitions Stockpiles

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RINO warmonger Lindsey Graham took a swipe at Trump on Saturday as he attempts to reach a deal to end the war in Iran.

Graham attacked any potential deal, suggesting it would be a surrender that concedes dominance to Iran. “If a deal is struck to end the Iranian conflict because it is believed that the Strait of Hormuz cannot be protected from Iranian terrorism and Iran still possesses the capability to destroy major Gulf oil infrastructure, then Iran will be perceived as being a dominate force requiring a diplomatic solution,” he said, describing the outcome as “a nightmare for Israel.”

“It makes one wonder why the war started to begin with if these perceptions are accurate,” he said. “I personally am a skeptic of the idea that Iran cannot be denied the ability to terrorize the Strait and the region cannot protect itself against Iranian military capability.”

It should be recalled that Graham has been the biggest cheerleader for this war, constantly demanding that Trump escalate offensive operations, expand the scope of the war to include Lebanon, and encouraging South Carolinians to “send their sons and daughters over to the Mideast” to die for his war.

It can be recalled that Graham called for the US to ”go all-in to help Israel finish the job” last year after Israel started the “12-Day War” with Iran. Approximately two weeks later, Trump ordered the Operation Midnight Hammer strikes to take out Iran’s nuclear sites.

Now, Lindsey finally has his war with Iran after Trump launched Operation Epic Fury, killing the Ayatollah in February, and he’s not happy that it’s potentially on the cusp of ending.

President Trump had a conference call scheduled with Gulf leaders on Saturday after saying the US and Iran are “getting a lot closer” to a peace agreement.

Trump was reportedly considering launching a fresh round of strikes in Iran this weekend and told reporters he’s at a “solid 50/50” on either striking a deal or sending bombs to “blow them to kingdom come.”

However, after a new proposal from Iran, which sources say included the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, as well as talks with Arab leaders, Trump announced that a deal is being finalized, avoiding a continuation of the war.

(VIDEO) Trump Says Iran Ceasefire on “Life Support” After “Garbage” Proposal from Iran

This, of course, angered Lindsey Graham, who wants to see the US continue the war, no matter the cost.

Of cutting a deal, he said, "This combination of Iran being perceived as having the ability to terrorize the Strait in perpetuity and the ability the inflict massive damage to Gulf oil infrastructure is a major shift of the balance of power in the region and over time will be a nightmare for Israel."

"It is important we get this right," he added.

Full statement below:

If a deal is struck to end the Iranian conflict because it is believed that the Strait of Hormuz cannot be protected from Iranian terrorism and Iran still possesses the capability to destroy major Gulf oil infrastructure, then Iran will be perceived as being a dominate force requiring a diplomatic solution.

This combination of Iran being perceived as having the ability to terrorize the Strait in perpetuity and the ability the inflict massive damage to Gulf oil infrastructure is a major shift of the balance of power in the region and over time will be a nightmare for Israel.

Also, it makes one wonder why the war started to begin with if these perceptions are accurate. I personally am a skeptic of the idea that Iran cannot be denied the ability to terrorize the Strait and the region cannot protect itself against Iranian military capability.

It is important we get this right.

If a deal is struck to end the Iranian conflict because it is believed that the Strait of Hormuz cannot be protected from Iranian terrorism and Iran still possesses the capability to destroy major Gulf oil infrastructure, then Iran will be perceived as being a dominate force…

— Lindsey Graham (@LindseyGrahamSC) May 23, 2026

In another post, less than an hour before Trump announced the deal, Graham attacked negotiations again, saying a deal that allows Iran "to survive" would pour "gasoline on the conflicts in Lebanon and Iraq" and claiming it would "put Hezbollah in Lebanon and the Shia militias in Iraq on steroids."

If it is perceived in the region that a deal with Iran allows the regime to survive and become more powerful over time, we will have poured gasoline on the conflicts in Lebanon and Iraq.

A deal that is perceived to allow Iran to survive and possess the ability to control the Strait in the future will put Hezbollah in Lebanon and the Shia militias in Iraq on steroids.

If it is perceived in the region that a deal with Iran allows the regime to survive and become more powerful over time, we will have poured gasoline on the conflicts in Lebanon and Iraq.

A deal that is perceived to allow Iran to survive and possess the ability to control the…

— Lindsey Graham (@LindseyGrahamSC) May 23, 2026

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Approximately 20-30 gunshots were heard near the White House on Saturday evening shortly after President Trump announced he had “largely negotiated” a deal with Iran.

Pool reporters were told to run inside the press briefing room.

GUNSHOTS heard outside of the White House

Approximately 20-30

Secret service told those of us gathered on the north lawn to run inside the press briefing room

— Julie Tsirkin (@news_jul) May 23, 2026

ABC News White House Correspondent Selina Wang was in the middle of taping on her iPhone for a social media video when the shots were fired.

Selina Wang ducked down amid the gunfire.

WATCH:

I was in the middle of taping on my iPhone for a social video from the White House North Lawn when we heard the shots. It sounded like dozens of gunshots. We were told to sprint to the press briefing room where we are holding now. pic.twitter.com/iqdQwh4soq

— Selina Wang (@selinawangtv) May 23, 2026

“I heard about 30 shots,” DCNewsNow reporter Chris Flanagan said.

“Secret Service rushed us into press briefing room,” he said.

Shots fired at the white house
I heard about 30 shots
Secret service rushed us into press briefing room @NewsNation @DCNewsNow pic.twitter.com/j0f0eJH3nF

— Chris Flanagan (@ChrisFlanaganTV) May 23, 2026

The scene from inside of the press briefing room:

Tons (20-30) of shots were heard outside the White House grounds.

We ran from our liveshot locations into the briefing room. USSS agents are outside the door and are on the north lawn. pic.twitter.com/DNtTCKsGaH

— aaron navarro (@aaronlarnavarro) May 23, 2026

The White House is currently on lockdown.

BREAKING: White House locked down after as many as 30 shots fired in vicinity.

— Fox News (@FoxNews) May 23, 2026

This is a breaking story… please check back for updates.

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The South Carolina Senate on Saturday advanced a 2026 redistricting map that eliminates its racially gerrymandered seat.

Seven RINOs voted no: Bennett, Campsen, Davis, Hembree, Massey, Rankin and Zell.

Cloture has been invoked by a 26-18 vote.

Nos: Allen, Bennett, Campsen, Davis, Devine, Graham, Hembree, Hutto, Jackson, Massey, Matthews, Ott, Rankin, Sabb, Sutton, Tedder, Walker, Zell.

Adams, an early holdout, votes ‘aye’ in the deciding vote. Several members were absent. https://t.co/9CweJUAcnH

— Nick Reynolds (@IAmNickReynolds) May 23, 2026

The newly-drawn Congressional map eliminates Democrat Rep. Jim Clyburn’s district.

South Carolina Senators voted to invoke cloture on Saturday, just one day after they killed a motion to expedite the redistricting map.

Early voting begins on May 26.

President Trump last week said he was watching South Carolina closely:

The South Carolina State Senate has a big vote tomorrow on Redistricting.

I’m watching closely, along with all Republicans across the Country who are counting on their Elected Leaders to use every Legal and Constitutional authority they have to stop the Radical Left Democrats from destroying our Country, including leveling the playing field against their decades of egregious Gerrymandering and Census Rigging.

South Carolina Republicans: BE BOLD AND COURAGEOUS, just like the Republicans of the Great State of Tennessee were last week! Move the U.S. House Primaries to August, leave the rest on the same schedule. Everything will be fine. GET IT DONE! President DONALD J. TRUMP

Earlier this month, several RINO Indiana State Senators lost their primary elections – and Trump-endorsed candidates swept Indiana after Trump sought revenge.

Trump vowed to primary the Indiana RINOs, and he followed through with his threat.

RiNO Senator Bill Cassidy, earlier this month, also lost his primary.

In a stunning development, GOP Rep. Thomas Massie lost his primary to Trump-endorsed Ed Gallrein earlier this week amid Trump’s RINO revenge tour.

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French President Emmanuel Macron was met with heavy booing at the Stade de France on Friday, when he appeared at the Coupe de France final to greet the players pre-kickoff. 

In the video below, the Globalist European leader is seen walking out with a big smile to shake hands with players as his own citizens erupt in boos. RC Lens went on to beat OGC Nice 3-1 in the final match.

WATCH:

French commentator Alexandre Devecchio summed up the moment as a signal of Macron’s vast unpopularity, driven by his elitist rhetoric and contempt for the French people as he approaches the end of his second term.

Per Europe 1:

The President of the Republic was booed and whistled at during the French Cup final on Friday, May 22. “This is a continuation of the divorce between Emmanuel Macron and the French people,” analyzed Alexandre Devecchio this Saturday, recalling his numerous gaffes.

This unpopularity is explained in particular by a contemptuous attitude towards the French. “We remember his hurtful phrases: ‘There are those who are everything and those who are nothing’. When he also tells an unemployed person that he only has to cross the street to find a job,” he points out. 

“From the beginning, there has been a troubled relationship between the French and Emmanuel Macron, and that is not unusual for a president at the end of his reign, in his second term,” analyzes the journalist, drawing a parallel with other presidential terms. 

Generally, “the French are more tolerant of presidents who are going to leave”, as was the case with Jacques Chirac or François Mitterrand, “even if they had suffered defeats, even if it had been complicated during their second term”.

Finally, they had “come back up in the polls” and “had been applauded at their farewell,” he points out.

British activist and patriot leader Tommy Robinson compared the “merciless” booing of the French to the reception of UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer. “Just like Starmer in the UK,” he said.

Just like Starmer in the UK.

French President Emmanuel Macron was booed mercilessly at the Stade de France tonight as he walked out ahead of the Coupe de France final between RC Lens and Nice. pic.twitter.com/3zeGOQLZ3w

— Tommy Robinson (@TRobinsonNewEra) May 23, 2026

As The Gateway Pundit reported, hundreds of thousands of British patriots marched in London on Saturday at the “Unite the Kingdom and the West” march, led by British patriot Tommy Robinson, over the weekend.

Participants were protesting against the replacement through mass migration of third-worlders in the UK, and the Despotic UK Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, blocked at least 10 speakers from entering the country. Starmer later attacked attendees as “far-right.”

British patriots were chanting, “Keir Starmer’s a Wanker” while calling for the Prime Minister to step down during the march.

Vice President JD Vance cheered on the patriotic march during a press briefing on Tuesday, encouraging them to “just keep on going” and to continue fighting for safe streets, their jobs, and their country’s borders. “It’s okay to want to defend your culture,” Vance said, slamming the notion that it’s racist to do so and encouraging UK leaders to put their citizens’ interests ahead of foreign nationals.

(VIDEO) Vance Cheers for British Anti-Immigration Rallygoers and Roasts Democrats Crying “No Kings” – Calls for Putting American Workers First as House RINOs Push for Amnesty Bill

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