Lavrov informed Rubio about preparations for a new round of negotiations between Moscow and Kyiv.

Rubio emphasized the US's readiness to facilitate a rapprochement between the positions of Russia and Ukraine in order to resolve the conflict.

Ukrainian Defence Minister Umerov:

The Russians have 4 days to submit their ceasefire memorandum.

Ukraine has already handed over its document to Russia.

Trump:

I am pleased to announce that our United States Ambassador to Turkey, Tom Barrack, will be serving as our Envoy to Syria.

Tom understands there is great potential in working with Syria to stop Radicalism, improve Relations, and secure Peace in the Middle East.

Trump administration has told US chip designers to stop selling to China.

Source: FT

Zelensky ended his visit to Germany earlier than planned and returned to Ukraine due to the tnreat of a Russian offensive in Sumy region.

Source: Spiegel

Former Israeli PM Ehud Olmert to Al Jazeera:

Gaza is Palestinian land and the Israeli army must withdraw from it.

Former Israeli PM Ehud Olmert to Al Jazeera:

I hope terrorists Smotrich and Ben Gvir are expelled from the government.

Direct war cost to Israel: ~$48.8 billion

Daily cost: $85.6 million

Source: Channel 12, citing Israel's Defense Ministry:

Russian drone spots a Ukrainian FPV tethered by fiber-optic and cuts its cable with its blades.

US Intel Warns China May Invade Taiwan’s Outlying Islands

A U.S. intelligence report says China could attempt to seize Taiwan’s outlying islands—like Kinmen or Matsu—to pressure Taipei and test Washington, short of full invasion.

The Defense Intelligence Agency warns China may escalate military activity around Taiwan’s offshore territories.

While not expecting an invasion this year, the report outlines scenarios from blockades to joint firepower strikes.

Beijing may avoid force if it believes unification remains negotiable, but will continue using diplomatic, economic, and military pressure to deter Taiwan from moving toward independence.

Source: Taiwan News

Turkish Interior Minister:

The number of Syrians who have returned to Syria (from Türkiye) has reached 1.1 million.

Former Israeli PM Ehud Olmert to Al Jazeera:

The two-state solution and the establishment of a Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital is the path to peace in the region.

Israel’s new ambassador to Senegal, Yuval Waks, was forced to leave Dakar University after Senegalese students protested his presence in solidarity with Palestinians.

Russia's Medvedev:

Germany is already a participant in the conflict: its equipment and specialists are directly fighting Russia.

And these are not just military supplies. In fact, this is full-fledged, not hybrid, participation in the military conflict.

Merz is a loyal descendant of his relatives who fought in the Wehrmacht.

Russia's Medvedev:

If there is information that German military specialists are taking part in the launch of long-range missiles at Russian territory, any decision on retaliatory actions may be made.

NEW: Washington and Tehran are close to reaching a comprehensive nuclear deal and it could be signed at the next meeting, CNN reported, citing sources familiar with the matter.

NEW: The White House believes it is close to reaching an agreement that could end the war in Gaza.

US officials:

If Israel and Hamas take some steps, we could reach an agreement to end the war in Gaza in a few days.

Source: Axios