The White House confirms that the “Mineral Deal” was not signed.

According to White House Officials who spoke to CBS News, following the argument in the Oval Office between U.S. President Donald J. Trump, Vice-President JD Vance and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky; the Ukrainian delegation retreated into a nearby room, where they were then told they had to leave the White House by Secretary of State Marco Rubio and National Security Advisor Mike Waltz.

Johann Wadephul, the Deputy-Chairman of the German CDU Party, following today’s heated-exchange in the Oval Office between U.S. President Donald J. Trump, Vice-President JD Vance and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, “The scenes from the White House are shocking. How can someone stab the president of an invaded country in the back like that? Free Europe will not betray Ukraine!”

NBC News reports that the U.S. State Department terminated a USAID Initiative this week, which previously supported the restoration of Ukraine’s Energy Grid.

The President of France, Emmanuel Macron following today’s fiery-exchange in the Oval Office between U.S. President Donald J. Trump, Vice-President JD Vance and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky:

“There is an aggressor: Russia.

There is a people under attack: Ukraine.

We were all right to help Ukraine and sanction Russia three years ago and to continue to do so.

We are Americans, Europeans, Canadians, Japanese and many others.

Thanks to all those who helped and continue. And respect to those who, since the beginning, have been fighting. Because they are fighting for their dignity, their independence, for their children and for the security of Europe.”

The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) has confirmed the approval of a three potential foreign military sales (FMS) to Israel, previously held up during the Biden administration, for D9 armored bulldozers, munitions, guidance kits, and munitions support with a total cost of ~$3 billion.

After today’s heated televised meeting between top decision-makers from the U.S. and Ukraine, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to appear on CNN at 9 p.m. Eastern Time tonight.

After the heated exchange at the White House earlier today, U.S. President Donald J. Trump just said that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky wanted to come back to negotiate “right now” but that his request has been rebuffed.

During @BretBaier’s interview with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, President Zelensky was asked whether or not he would be willing to step down. After reiterating past comments that security guarantees would allow him to do so, he said that only the Ukrainian people can ultimately decide.

The Ukraine Air Enterprise Airbus A319CJ “UKN1110” carrying Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, is currently crossing the Atlantic after departing earlier from Joint Base Andrews. Zelensky will land in London, where he will meet Sunday with European and NATO Leaders, in what some are calling the most important Summit in Europe since WWll.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will reportedly meet tomorrow at Buckingham Palace with King Charles III, following the “Emergency Meeting” of Ukrainian and NATO Allies in London.

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer tells Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during their meeting today at 10 Downing Street, that he has “full backing across the United Kingdom” and that “We stand with you, with Ukraine, for as long as it may take.”

Haltbakk Bunkers, a Major Fuel Company in Norway, has announced that following what they describe as “the biggest shitshow ever presented “live on tv” by the current American president and his vice president” they have decided to immediately stop providing Fuel to U.S. Navy Ships and other American Forces in Norway. They further call for other Norwegian and European Companies to follow their example. The Owner of Haltbakk Bunkers, Gunnar Gran later told Kystens Næringsliv that “not a litre of fuel will be delivered until Trump is finished.”

Following yesterday’s heated-argument in the Oval Office between U.S. President Donald J. Trump, Vice-President JD Vance and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, and prior to the tomorrow’s “Emergency Meeting” for Ukrainian Allies in Europe; French President Emmanuel Macron has announced that he is ready to begin discussions on a “Nuclear Deterrence” for Europe, suggesting that France may use its Arsenal of Nuclear Weapons to protect other European Countries against Russia.

Israel is reported to be lobbying the United States and the Trump Administration to keep Syria weak and decentralized following the fall of the Assad Regime, including allowing Russia to maintain its Naval and Airbases in the Country to counter Turkey and Turkish Influence within the incoming Syrian Government. Israel is said to have communicated these requests during recent meetings with Senior U.S. Officials in February, as well as to a Congressional Delegation which recently visited Israel.

Reports of Explosions in the Syrian Capital of Damascus, following a possible Airstrike in the Mezzeh Neighborhood.

Israel is threatening to launch a military operation in Syria, following several clashes between Syrian security forces and local gunmen over the last 48 hours in the city of Jaramana, only about a mile to the southeast of the Syrian capital of Damascus. Israel claims that the “extremist Islamic regime in Syria” is targeting the Druze ethnic and religious group; with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz said to have instructed the Israel Defense Force (IDF) to “prepare to defend” the Druze-majority city of Jaramana on the outskirts of Damascus.

According to Bloomberg, after yesterday’s heated-exchange in the Oval Office with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, U.S. President Donald J. Trump has privately made it clear that he wants a public apology from Zelensky to repair relations between the U.S and Ukraine.

As Phase 1 of the Ceasefire in Gaza expires, Israel has announced its approval of a Ceasefire Extension proposed by U.S. Special Envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, which will extend the Ceasefire by at least 42 Days over the Ramadan and Passover Holidays.

According to the Office of the Prime Minister, the proposed Ceasefire Extension will included the release of half of the Live Hostages, and half of the Unalive Hostages on the First Day of the Ceasefire. Negotiations will be held during the 42 Days on a Permanent Ceasefire, which if agreed upon, will see the released of the remaining Hostages. 59 Hostages are believed to still be held in the Gaza Strip, of which 22 are believed to be Alive.