US updates: Trump calls on Putin to end war in Ukraine

Former New York mayor Michael Bloomberg says his foundation will cover US financial commitments to UN climate framework.

Bloomberg Philanthropies will make up for the amount of money the US owes to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC ) The US covers 22% of the UNFCCC 's budget, with operating costs for 2024-2025 estimated at $96.5 million ( 88.4 million ).

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and promised "steadfast support" for Israel .

Rubio also congratulated Netanyahu on " Israel 's success against Hamas and Hezbollah " Pistorius signed a roadmap for the permanent deployment of a Bundeswehr brigade to Lithuania in 2023 .

Pistorius said Europeans now have a bigger responsibility for Europe 's security than ever before.

Russia needs to see what "deal" means in President Trump 's understanding, Moscow 's deputy ambassador says.

US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose "tariffs and sanctions" on Russia if Vladimir Putin does not agree to a deal to end the "ridiculous" war in Ukraine .

It's unclear what further sanctions Trump would want to impose on Russia in addition to those already imposed by the United States , European Union and others.