The conversation between Trump and Putin has been going on for an hour and a half. US Vice President Pence and Secretary of State Rubio are in the White House amid the conversation.
46% of Americans believe the US is not doing enough to help Ukraine in the war with Russia, support has increased by 16% since December. A majority wants the US to help Ukraine regain territories.
President Trump is holding a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The conversation is going well and ongoing.
Vice President Pence and Secretary of State Rubio are at the White House ahead of Trump's phone call with Putin. Peskov stated that this is part of efforts to find a settlement in Ukraine.
Tulsi Gabbard stated a lack of understanding of Trump's policy, emphasizing that putting the interests of Americans first does not mean ignoring the importance of relations with other countries.
White House Principal Deputy Press Secretary Harrison Fields stated that President Trump is serious about achieving peace in a future conversation with Putin. He emphasized the importance of this meeting.
Mykhailo Podolyak said that Trump will offer Putin a 30-day truce, and Putin will demand to stop supplying weapons to Ukraine.
Friedrich Merz spoke before the vote in the German parliament on plans to unlock funds for defense. He emphasized protection against attacks and called on Europe to increase its military potential.
Putin publicly refuted his press secretary Peskov's statement about the scheduled time of the telephone conversation with Donald Trump. He also accused Ukraine's allies of wanting to weaken the Russian Federation.
In the letter, Pope Francis emphasized the importance of truthful words that unite rather than divide. He called for diplomacy and peace, especially against the backdrop of the absurdity of war.
The Russian Fund is considering the development of rare earth element deposits and offers the United States joint research. Russia ranks fifth in the world in terms of reserves of these metals.
A number of EU countries, including Germany and the Baltic States, have advocated funding for Radio Free Europe amid decreasing support from the US. The Czech Republic initiated this issue at a meeting of EU foreign ministers.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte believes in Trump's ability to reach a lasting peace agreement in Ukraine. He thinks it's great that Ukraine and the US have agreed on a ceasefire proposal.
Oleksandr Usyk announced the priority of the fight with Daniel Dubois for the title, despite the WBO's decision to fight with Joseph Parker. The boxer thanked the Ukrainian military for protecting Ukraine.
Trump's actions regarding USAID encouraged Orbán, Fico and Vučić to increase pressure on non-governmental organizations and media in their countries. The governments of Hungary, Serbia and Slovakia have stepped up their efforts.
According to Bloomberg, Putin demands the cessation of arms supplies to Ukraine for the duration of the ceasefire. He insists on a number of conditions before agreeing to end the aggression.
Secretary of State Rubio stated that Trump is the only leader capable of ending the war in Ukraine. Ukraine has made concessions, but steps are needed from Russia.
Peskov confirmed that Putin's conversation with Trump will take place from 4:00 p. m. to 6:00 p.m. Moscow time.
OpenAI and Google want free access to copyrighted materials to train AI. More than 400 Hollywood stars are outraged and are asking Trump to reject the proposal in order to protect creativity.
Russian media are spreading fakes about the offensive of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on the Belgorod region in order to accuse Ukraine of unwillingness for peace. This is happening against the background of the expansion of the IPSO network in the Russian army.
Disinformation about concessions from Ukraine is spreading on the eve of the conversation between Trump and Putin. The Center for Countering Disinformation warns against manipulations regarding the recognition of Crimea as Russian and the easing of sanctions.
The President of Turkey is working on organizing a meeting with Trump in Washington to strengthen the strategic partnership. Erdoğan called for the lifting of sanctions and the restoration of cooperation on the F-35 and F-16.
The NSDC denied information about the possible transfer of the Odesa port to Russian control. According to Andriy Kovalenko, these are just speculations based on the fears of unnamed Ukrainian officials.
Donald Trump scommented on the tense conversation that took place in the Oval Office during his meeting with Volodymyr Zelenskyy. He added that the United States seeks a peace agreement and a ceasefire.
Gold prices have once again peaked at $3,006 as investors seek refuge from the economic problems caused by Trump's customs policy. Since the beginning of the year, gold has risen in price by 14%.
The UK and the EU are discussing the seizing of frozen Russian assets to increase defence spending and increase pressure on Putin. The negotiations will include legal and financial cover for the confiscation.
Donald Trump announced planned negotiations with the President of the Russian Federation regarding the settlement of the war. According to him, part of the terms of the agreement have already been agreed, but there are unresolved issues.
Israel launched intense strikes on Gaza after consultations with the Trump team. The airstrikes were among the largest since the January 19 ceasefire, with Hamas accusing Israel of violating the agreement.
Donald Trump blamed Iran for the actions of the Houthis, accusing it of providing the group with weapons and finances. Trump emphasized that any aggression by the Houthis will be regarded as an attack by Iran.
Against the background of economic tension between the US and China, Trump hinted at a meeting with Xi Jinping. The US has imposed duties on imports from China due to accusations of supplying chemicals for fentanyl.