Zelensky on Putin:

I don't understand why the leader of the largest country on Earth need some more kilometers.

This war is not about the land, it is about our independence.

Zelensky on Putin:

He is only afraid of his own society, because he wants to be President until death.

He needs the society to support him, that is why he counts on the continuation of this war.

Israeli forces are bombing Gaza right now.

NBC: Does Trump need to get tougher with Putin?

Zelensky: Yes. Putin is similar to Hamas but he is stronger.

Washington carried out a new strike against a suspected drug trafficking boat.

NEW: Main opposition leader Tufan Erhurman is leading the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) presidential election with 63.28%, while incumbent President Ersin Tatar follows with 35.27%.

NEW: Israel has suspended the entry of humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip.

Colombian President Petro:

I respect the history, culture, and people of the USA. They are not my enemies, nor do I feel them as such.

The problem is with Trump, not with the USA.

Colombian President Petro:

Trump is being deceived by his logias and advisors.

Israel shares footage of its attack on Gaza.

Winner of the Turkish Cypriot election, Tufan Erhurman:

Every issue in foreign policy will be managed in consultation with the Republic of Türkiye.

NEW: In a tense White House meeting, Trump urged Zelensky to accept Putin’s peace terms — surrendering the Donbas region — or face “destruction” by Russia.

The meeting reportedly devolved into shouting, with Trump discarding Ukraine’s battlefield maps and echoing Putin’s talking points from a prior call.

Zelensky left frustrated after Trump refused to send Tomahawk missiles.

Source: FT

Israel killed 33 people in Gaza today.

Source: Gaza Civil Defense

US official to Axios:

Israel told us it will reopen the crossing to Gaza on Monday morning.

Turkish Nationalist Politician Devlet Bahceli:

The Parliament of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus should urgently convene and decide to join Türkiye.

Turkish President Erdogan:

As Türkiye, we will continue to defend the sovereignty rights and interests of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus together with our Turkish Cypriot brothers and sisters on every possible platform.

Trump:

I’m pleased to announce Mark Savaya will serve as Special Envoy to the Republic of Iraq.

Mark’s deep understanding of the Iraq-U.S. relationship, and his connections in the region, will help advance the interests of the American people.

Polish PM Tusk:

None of us should put pressure on Zelenskyy when it comes to territorial concessions.

We should all put pressure on Russia to stop its aggression.

Appeasement never was a road to a just and lasting peace.

Trump:

I'm not a king.