Trump's envoy Witkoff presented an updated proposal for extending the Gaza ceasefire deal by several weeks in return for additional hostage releases by Hamas and the resumption of humanitarian aid to Gaza.

Source: Axios

Zelensky meets with representatives of the Turkish government and business.

Discussing the development of bilateral relations, opportunities for cooperation in the field of production of various types of drones and the participation of Turkish companies in the reconstruction of Ukraine.

Zelensky:

It is important that Turkish business is already represented in Ukraine. Our state appreciates this, as well as the assistance and support, in particular the supply of "Bayraktars".

Zelensky:

Our state considers Türkiye as one of our strategic partners, as well as one of our partners in terms of security guarantees and is ready to ratify the Free Trade Agreement with Türkiye during the upcoming visit of President Erdogan.

US Treasury Secretary Bessent:

I wouldn't hesitate to increase sanctions on Russia.

The Trump administration is expected to invoke the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 in the coming days, giving Trump tremendous authority to target and remove undocumented immigrants.

Source: CNN

Putin Aide Ushakov:

Putin is not expected to talk with Trump today.

US Treasury Secretary Bessent:

Trump intends to exert maximum pressure on both sides of the conflict in Ukraine for the sake of successful settlement talks.

The proposal calls for Hamas to release at least five live hostages and the remains of around nine deceased hostages on the first day of the extended ceasefire, Axios reports.

Putin Aide Ushakov:

Putin will meet Trump's envoy Witkoff this evening.

Putin:

Russians living in Belarus and Belarusians living in Russia will be able to participate in local elections as voters and candidates.

Putin thanked Trump for his attention to the settlement in Ukraine.

BREAKING: Putin:

We agree with the proposals to cease hostilities, but we believe that this cessation must lead to long-term peace and address the root cause of the crisis.

Putin:

We are for a truce, but there are nuances.

Putin:

Russia supports 30-day ceasefire with Ukraine.

Putin:

Ukrainian forces in Kursk region have two options: surrender or be eliminated.

Putin:

If we cease hostilities for 30 days, would that mean that everyone in Kursk would leave? Should we release them after they committed numerous crimes?

Putin:

The Russian Armed Forces are advancing almost everywhere, it is unclear how the situation on the contact line will be resolved in the event of a ceasefire.

Putin:

Who will determine who violated what over a distance of 2,000 kilometers?

Putin:

I could call Trump to discuss the idea of ​​a truce.

Lukashenko:

Ukraine should have ceased fire and sat down at the negotiating table long ago.