Germany's Merz:

Ukraine can count on the unwavering solidarity of Europeans in the peace process, and European leaders welcome the peacemaking efforts of US President Donald Trump.

Zelensky:

We predict that the Russian army may try to increase pressure and strikes against Ukrainian positions in the coming days in order to create more favorable political circumstances for talks with global actors

Zelensky:

Russia is preparing new assaults. We are recording the movement and preparation of Russian troops.

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk:

The battle for Ukraine's future and the security of Poland and Europe as a whole has entered a decisive phase.

📸 Syria's Suwayda.

Trump told European leaders peace could come quickly if Zelensky ceded all of Donbas to Russia, including areas not under Russian control.

In return, Putin offered a cease-fire along current lines and a written pledge not to attack Ukraine or Europe again, a promise he has broken before.

Source: NYT

Macron will co-chair an online meeting with Starmer and Merz tomorrow, the French presidency said.

An official briefed on the Trump-Zelensky call told NYT that Zelensky will seek clarity on Trump’s proposal during his Washington visit Monday.

Kyiv is puzzled by Trump’s sudden drop of a ceasefire demand before talks and uncertain what security guarantees NATO partners might provide.

Source: NYT

BREAKING: The US State Department has paused all visitor visas for people from Gaza while it reviews its process for granting recent medical-humanitarian visas.

Putin proposed to freeze the front in the Zaporizhzhia and Kherson in exchange for a Ukrainian withdrawal from Donetsk.

Source: Axios

In talks with Trump, Putin requested that the US recognize the occupied Ukrainian regions, along with Crimea, as part of Russia.

Source: Axios

During the meeting, the US side got the impression that Putin was open to negotiations over Sumy and Kharkiv regions.

Source: Axios

Trump told European leaders that he is more willing than before for the US to provide direct security guarantees to Ukraine.

Source: WSJ

Putin demanded guarantees that Russian would once again be recognized as an official language in Ukraine, along with security assurances for Russian Orthodox churches.

Source: NYT

Putin agreed with Trump that Ukraine should have strong security guarantees after a settlement, but not under NATO.

Source: NYT

Putin:

The Russian Federation respects the position of the United States and also would like to resolve the crisis in Ukraine by peaceful means.

Putin:

The conversation with Trump was frank and substantive, it brings us closer to the right decisions.

Turkish President Erdogan:

The meeting between Trump and Putin in Alaska has given new momentum to efforts to end the Russia–Ukraine war.

We welcome the Alaska Summit and hope that this new process, with the participation of Zelensky, will lay the foundation for lasting peace.

Türkiye stands ready to make every contribution to the establishment of peace.

Trump says Xi told him China will not invade Taiwan while he is in office:

"He told me: 'I will never do it as long as you're president ... but I am very patient, and China is very patient.'"