Trump:

America can no longer subsidize Canada with the Hundreds of Billions of Dollars a year that we have been spending in the past. It makes no sense unless Canada is a State!

Ukrainian FM on Putin's ceasefire on Victory Day:

Why wait until May 8th? If the fire can be ceased now and since any date for 30 days—so it is real, not just for a parade.

If Russia truly wants peace, it must cease fire immediately.

Power has been restored in southwest France after blackout, AFP reports.

Spanish electricity grid estimates that service restoration will take between 6 and 10 hours.

White House:

Trump is growing frustrated with Ukraine and Russia.

White House:

President Trump wants to see a permanent ceasefire in Ukraine, rather than any temporary pauses in fighting.

BREAKING: Pakistan’s Defence Minister says a military incursion by India is imminent.

Pakistani Defence Minister says in a conventional armed conflict, both countries should refrain from using nuclear weapons.

Pakistani Defense Minister:

Pakistan is strengthening its military presence on the border with India.

Germany's conservative Christian Democrats have approved a coalition deal with the Social Democrats.

Source: dpa

Blackout: Portuguese Development Minister says the power outage affecting Portugal may be due to "a cyber attack."

Massive blackout in Portugal: Network manager says it's "impossible to predict when the situation will return to normal".

NEW: Train traffic in Spain is at a complete standstill due to the power outage.

Source: AFP

BIG: Pakistan Army Aviation Corps helicopters were spotted flying low over towns near the Indian border earlier today.

Ukraine's Minister of Energy Galushchenko:

Ukraine is ready to assist in restoring the stable operation of the energy networks of our partners and allies in Europe.

We are ready to share the knowledge and experience, including those gained during the systematic Russian attacks on the energy infrastructure.

Blackout: Portugal’s power grid operator said the outage was caused by a ‘rare atmospheric phenomenon’ in Spain.

Pakistan’s Defense Minister says Islamabad has the means to respond to India’s Air Force and hypersonic missiles:

When it comes to the aircraft and missiles you mentioned, we have counterparts.

We are capable of giving a very strong response to any Indian actions.

Source: RIA Novosti

Blackout: EU says "no indication of a cyberattack at this stage."

Russian Foreign Ministry:

Russia calls on India and Pakistan to exercise restraint and engage in dialogue aimed at peaceful resolution of differences.