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
Middle East: No progress made in Cairo in talks on new Gaza ceasefire, Hamas says
Last night, Reuters reported, citing Egyptian sources, that significant progress had been made in the talks to reach an agreement