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.

Putin:

If the US and Russia agree on energy cooperation, then the gas pipeline can be provided to the EU.

Putin:

Ukraine may use temporary ceasefire for forced mobilization and weapons supplies, it is necessary to decide how to control this.

Putin:

The Russian Federation will negotiate the next steps to end the conflict and reach acceptable agreements based on the situation on the ground.

The situation on the ground is rapidly changing in favor of the Russian Federation.

Putin actually rejected 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine.

Putin doesn’t outright reject the idea of a peace process—to avoid blame for derailing it—but refuses a ceasefire without preconditions.

Moscow’s counterconditions and demands effectively stall negotiations, making any ceasefire unlikely for now.

The war will continue.