- Russia’s Foreign Ministry says it hopes Armenia’s policy of diversifying foreign relations does not imply a reduction in cooperation with traditional allies.
- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says he instructed Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi to ensure fair and impartial negotiations.
- Turkey, Azerbaijan must prove gas entering EU is not of Russian origin.
- Trump says U.S., India agree on trade deal, lower tariffs.
- Russia resumes strikes on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure.
- Some European Allies have announced that they will deploy troops to Ukraine after a deal is reached, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte says.
- Moscow describes possible deployment of Western forces in Ukraine as foreign interference.
- Crossing on Gaza-Egypt border reopened.
- Jannat Abad market in Tehran catches fire.

Patriot interceptor missiles for Ukraine to be produced in Germany until end of war: Reuters
New interceptors for Patriot air defense systems will likely first be produced in Germany or another European country where production would be safer, Reuters reported

