The first plane carrying part of the Russian delegation has departed Vnukovo International Airport for Alaska (Picture: Getty)

Israel said Friday it will intensify its 22-month war with Hamas by taking over Gaza City, stirring fears for Palestinian civilians and hostages still held in the shattered enclave.

The agreement would see Ukraine cede the entire Donbas region, while withdrawing its military presence in the parts of Luhansk and Donetsk it still holds.

Days ago, Trump said nuclear submarines are 'in the region' of Russia.