A "historic" US-Ukraine raw materials agreement dominated German media, presented as increasing pressure on Putin and potentially forcing Moscow to negotiate. By midday, coverage expanded to include Trump authorizing direct weapons deals with Ukraine following the resource accord. The deal represented a partial victory for Ukraine while securing American economic interests.
By afternoon, Trump fired National Security Advisor Mike Waltz over the "Signal Affair" - accidentally adding a journalist to a military chat group. Secretary of State Marco Rubio replaced him as Security Advisor.
May Day demonstrations occurred across Germany with minimal incidents. In Berlin, RAF terrorist Daniela Klette sent "solidarity greetings" to protesters, some of whom questioned Israel's right to exist. Former Chancellor Merkel defended her 2015 migration policy at a church event, receiving celebrity-like reception.
Late reporting indicated Trump implementing harsh sanctions targeting countries buying Iranian oil with US trade bans.