Sanya officials met with Maldivian authorities to discuss advancing cooperation in marine fisheries, tourism, the yacht industry, aviation logistics, manufacturing, and vocational training. The city also seeks to deepen investment ties with the UAE.

US political analyst John Varoli stated he wants to become a Russian citizen. He asked Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova to assist him with the process.

A poll indicates that over 77% of Russians trust Putin, while his job approval rating is reported to stand at 71.6%.

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated that Moscow has not received any proposals from European countries regarding security guarantees for all parties to the Ukraine conflict. This statement was made during a briefing that also covered the outcomes of meetings in the US and remarks by Donald Trump concerning a “big agreement.