Trump’s Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth:

Trump will try to end the war in Ukraine in the most beneficial way for Ukraine.

South Korea has announced its readiness to accept North Korean soldiers captured by Ukraine.

North Korean soldiers are considered as South Korean citizens according to the South Korean constitution.

Source: Yonhap

Netanyahu:

I am ready for a long-term ceasefire in the Gaza Strip for the return of all prisoners.

Hamas has not yet submitted its response because Israel has not submitted maps of the areas to which it will withdraw.

Source: Reuters

The Biden administration is expected to lift the U.S. designation of Cuba as a state sponsor of terrorism, according to U.S. officials speaking to Associated Press.

President Traore of Burkina Faso:

Macron should pray to Africans, because he needs to thank our ancestors that France exists today.

Israel and Hamas have agreed on ceasefire and hostage deal 'in principle'.

Source: CBS

Ceasefire agreement in Gaza will be completed this week if all goes well, CBS reports.

United States has removed Cuba from list of state sponsors of terrorism.

Ukraine reportedly attacked Tambov region of Russia with drones, causing a fire in a local distillery.

US Secretary of State Blinken:

We estimate that Hamas has recruited new members in the same number as it lost in the war.

Israeli forces bombed a house in Jenin refugee camp, killing at least 6 people and injuring others.

South Korean authorities have arrested impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol over his attempt to impose martial law. Yoon Seok-Yoel has arrived at the anti-corruption office after being arrested by investigators at the presidential residence.