Trump:

Iran needs to act fast or something bad will happen.

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan:

Russia and Ukraine must choose between reaching a peace agreement or continuing to suffer more casualties.

Ukrainian diplomatic source speaking to Axios:

The Russian delegation is planning to leave to the airport right after the meeting and not stay in Istanbul to negotiate a ceasefire.

Pope Leo XIV intends to offer the Vatican as a venue for a direct meeting between Russia and Ukraine.

Source: La Stampa

Macron:

We must have a humanitarian and political response to Gaza so that we do not use double standards compared to our position on Ukraine.

Zelensky:

Ukraine’s number one priority is unconditional ceasefire.

If Russian delegation cannot agree to ceasefire, it is clear Putin does not want to end war.

Zelensky:

Ukraine and the US should stay as coordinated as possible.

European leaders meet their AI-generated baby versions at the European Political Community meetings in Tirana.

NEW: Syria plans to print currency in the UAE and Germany, ending Russia's role.

Source: Reuters

BREAKING: Ukrainian diplomatic source says Russian demands at talks unrealistic and go far beyond anything previously discussed.

Source: Reuters

Ukrainian diplomatic source says Russian delegation in Istanbul demands Ukraine withdraws forces from its territory for ceasefire, adding that Russian demands include other ‘non-starters’.

Source: Reuters

Trump:

Iran wants to trade with us. I am okay with it. I am using trade to make peace.

Germany's Merz:

We are determined to continue supporting Ukraine economically and militarily.

NEW: The meeting between the delegations of Türkiye - Russia - Ukraine has ended.

NEW: Hospitals received 109 martyrs and 216 wounded in 24 hours.The death toll from the Israeli aggression has risen to 53,119 martyrs and 120,214 wounded since October 7, 2023.

- Gaza Ministry of Health

Ukrainian source speaking to Axios on the meeting in Istanbul:

"The meeting lasted for a little over an hour and didn't produce significant progress.

Russian demands are detached from reality and go far beyond anything that was previously discussed."

The Russian delegation has temporarily left the hall where negotiations with Ukraine are taking place in Istanbul.

It is not yet known whether the Russian delegation will leave Türkiye today.

Source: Russia's RIA Novosti

Trump:

I don't know if Netanyahu is capable of signing a hostage deal, and we'll find out very soon.

Russia and Ukraine have taken a pause in negotiations in Istanbul.

Source: TASS