Israel has told mediators they will continue to engage in talks that could lead to a hostage release and a fighting pause in Gaza but have so far rejected a counterproposal made by Hamas that demanded a large release of Palestinian prisoners, a diplomat familiar with the discussions said.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Monday that he visited combat brigades in the Zaporizhzhia and Donetsk regions to present state awards and speak directly with frontline troops.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un expects to engage with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Russia to continue actively advancing arms negotiations between the two countries, according to US officials.