Trump on NBC News: Russia should leave the whole of Ukraine
Europeans were begging me to call Putin, because he was not answering their calls, the US President told NBC News - At the same time he called the deal with Ukraine on rare earths a "good deal"
Commission: If Russia wants a ceasefire, it should do it immediately and not wait until 8 May
"We continue to support Ukraine in achieving a lasting and comprehensive peace," said European Commission spokeswoman Anita Giber
We are ready for direct talks with Ukraine, expect movement from Kiev, says Kremlin
Moscow and Kiev have not held direct talks since March 2022, a few weeks after Russia's invasion began