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President Zelensky of Ukraine has said that "a lasting peace" can be achieved this year under a Trump leadership. This follows a telephone conversation with the US President yesterday. In the meantime what's been described as a "coalition of the willing" meeting is taking place in the UK today. Dozens of military chiefs from allies of Ukraine will discuss troop deployments to support the Ukrainians if a ceasefire is declared with Russia.

In the United States the clock is ticking for South Africa鈥檚 Ambassador to leave the country. Ebrahim Rasoul has until Friday to pack his bags after being told he was no longer welcome. He鈥檇 been accused by top officials of being a race-baiting politician who hates America. We'll discuss his situation with a former US diplomat to South Africa.

The Israeli defence minister, Israel Katz, has warned the people of Gaza that they will face what he called "total destruction and ruin" if they do not -- in his words -- return the hostages and remove Hamas. We'll turn our focus on hospitals in Gaza and how they're dealing with the renewed air strikes.

Presenters: James Copnall and Victoria Uwonkunda

(Photo: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy speaks to U.S. President Donald Trump on a phone call in an unidentified location. Credit: handout image @ZelenskyyUa via X/REUTERS