Trump expresses optimism on Ukraine deal, Rubio more realistic, House back to work on $150B defense hike, U.S. hit 800 Houthi targets in 45 days.

Germany's defence minister has warned Ukraine not to agree to a deal which involves sweeping territorial concessions in return for a ceasefire with Russia. Boris Pistorius said Ukraine "should not go as far as the latest proposal by the American president", which he said would amount to a "capitulation".

The US president has urged Russia to stop firing missiles into civilian areas of Ukraine after a string of deadly attacks