Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov discussed ship seizures, sanctions, and asset freezes at a G20 meeting. He outlined Russia’s views on sources of global tensions, specifically citing energy and food security, as well as the stable functioning of supply chains and shipping routes.

US Secretary of State Rubio stated at a press conference in Atlanta, Georgia, that President Trump will decide later whether to invite Zelensky to the G20 summit. The remarks were made following the G20 foreign ministers’ meeting.

The Belarusian Belta state news agency and a senior Ukrainian official reported that four planes carrying residents evacuated from the Russian-controlled Ukrainian town of Oleshky landed in Belarus on Saturday. David Arakhamia, a top Ukrainian peace negotiator, stated that the fourth plane landed in Gomel.

The residents left the town on Friday during a US-backed local ceasefire, which was described as the first of its kind and the longest humanitarian pause in the war.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that Tehran demands a reduction in US forces in the region as a condition for settlement. He added that Iran will decide whether to hold direct or indirect talks once Washington accepts these conditions.