Kremlin:

Putin, in a conversation with Trump, confirmed his principled commitment to a peaceful resolution of the war in Ukraine.

Kremlin:

Putin supported Trump's idea of ​​a mutual 30-day renunciation of strikes on energy infrastructure by Russia and Ukraine and gave such a command to the military.

Kremlin:

Putin told Trump that there must be a stop to Ukrainian mobilisation and arming of Ukraine in the context of a ceasefire.

Kremlin:

Trump backed Putin's idea of organising ice hockey games in the US between Russia and US players.

White House:

Putin and Trump agreed that the movement to peace will begin with an energy and infrastructure ceasefire, as well as technical negotiations on implementation of a maritime ceasefire in the Black Sea, full ceasefire and permanent peace. These negotiations will begin immediately in the Middle East.

White House:

Putin and Trump shared the view that Iran should never be in a position to destroy Israel.

Kremlin:

It was underlined that key condition of settlement is complete halt of foreign military aid and intelligence information to Ukraine.

Hamas:

Witkoff's proposal was on the negotiating table, and Hamas did not reject it and dealt with it positively. Netanyahu resumed the war to thwart the agreement.

Presidents of Congo and Rwanda met in face to face talks meditated by Qatar to discuss east Congo conflict.

Pentagon will cut up to 60,000 civilian jobs.

Source: AP

Rheinmetall stock reached a new all-time high today at €1,429.50.

In early 2022, before Russia’s invasion, it was trading at less than €100.

Netanyahu:

Negotiations will continue only under fire.

Trump on his call with Putin:

It was a very good and productive call.

Trump:

(Peace) process is now in full force and effect, and we will hopefully get the job done.

Full statement of Trump on his phone call with Putin:

"We agreed to an immediate Ceasefire on all Energy and Infrastructure"

A federal judge has ruled that actions taken by Musk and DOGE to close USAID were unconstitutional and has ordered DOGE officials to reinstate basically all of USAID's functionality.

Zelensky:

Ukraine would support a proposal to stop strikes on energy infrastructure.

Zelensky:

I am confident that assistance to Ukraine will continue and our partners will not abandon us.

Trump administration is eyeing major cuts to funding for domestic HIV prevention.

Source: WSJ

Zelensky:

We are not a salad or compote to be on Putin's menu, despite his appetites.

Zelensky:

Ukrainian military personnel remain in Kursk and will remain there as long as this operation is necessary.