how did that phonecall go? >> yeah yet a series of meetings and took phonecalls one from italy's prime minister and in that phonecall with italy's by mr. they discussed the crisis in europe as well as nato. the president reemphasized his commitment to nato but he also said it's important that all nato members share and the defense for the white house describes a phonecall which the ukrainian president as having gone very good and the president said they discussed russia and the ongoing conflict with ukraine and the president said quote we will work with ukraine russia and all other parties involved to help them restore peace along the border. tonight the president and first lady are attending the annual red cross gala at mar-a-lago. plenty of supporters have shown up. julie: i have to say it's a pleasant surprise to see them.