Trump wanted to cancel Zelensky's visit to Washington, but Macron talked him out of it.

After Zelensky received a message from the US in which he was asked not to come to the US, he called the French president, who later asked Trump to receive Zelensky.

Source: BFMTV

PKK's Syria Wing's leader Salih Muslim says that they will act accordingly with PKK's decision and will lay down their arms if necessary.

Ukrainian Foreign Ministry:

The text of the deal with the US does not mention Ukraine's debt. Neither 500 billion, nor any other debt.

Iraqi Kurdish leader Nechirvan Barzani has called on PKK to implement Ocalan's call to lay down arms.

The European Union is considering appointing a special envoy for possible talks on Ukraine.

Source: Bloomberg

US Secretary of State Rubio:

We urge all governments not to return Uyghurs to China when they seek protection.

US Senator Bernie Sanders:

It doesn't matter who Donald Trump nominates.

The next Secretary of Labor, Secretary of Education, Secretary of Treasury, and Secretary of Housing is Elon Musk.

Trump has extended executive order imposing sanctions on Russia for one year in connection with the situation in Ukraine.

Source: Russia's RIA Novosti

NATO Secretary General Rutte:

Ukraine's allies prepare to provide billions more in aid to ensure its security.

US expects Ukraine rare earths deal to generate $20 billion in profit, White House said.

YPG/PKK spokesman Siyamend Eli:

This message is a message to stop the war. We will move towards solving the problem at the table through democracy, peace and dialogue. Leader Öcalan has put this path in front of us once again.

Romanian pro-Russian presidential candidate Georgescu has urged Trump to "take care" of the situation in Romania.

Israeli army has published results of investigation into October 7 attack.

According to the investigation:

- IDF was not prepared for a broad surprise attack at all, it did not even take into account the scenario of such an attack happening.

- Israeli forces had complete confidence that there would be early intelligence warning before any attack.

- The Israeli security establishment ignored all warning signs before the attack.

- Gaza Division was subdued in the first hours of the attack and the Israeli forces only started repelling the attack in the afternoon.

- Between 6:30 and 12:30, the IDF did not control the area surrounding Gaza.

Israeli military leaders expected a ground invasion from 8 border points, but Hamas attacked from more than 60 on October 7.

Source: AP

While PYD leader Salih Muslim and PKK/YPG spokesman Siyamend Eli responded positively to Öcalan's call to give up arms, PKK/YPG terror group’s ringleader Mazlum Abdi claimed that Öcalan's call did not include the groups in Syria. Showcasing the internal split between factions of the PKK/YPG/PYD terror group.

British PM Starmer arrives at the White House to meet with Trump.

Trump says he can get a peace deal in Ukraine while receiving Starmer.

Trump:

I will visit the UK in the near future.

Trump:

I know nothing about the Tate brothers case and Romania.

Trump on Ukraine peace deal:

We need a deal first before having a peacekeeping force, we don't have a deal yet.

Trump:

Rare earth deal will be a "backstop" for Ukraine.