A U.N. rights investigator stated that the military-backed government in Myanmar is intentionally attacking civilians to terrorize them and force submission. The investigator also said that increasing weapons purchases from China, Russia, and elsewhere are fueling the conflict and the "catastrophic" human rights situation in the nation.

The Kremlin stated that Ukrainian attacks on Moscow do not hinder preparations for trilateral talks. Dmitry Peskov asserted that Moscow’s air defenses are operating effectively.

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated on Friday that preparations for trilateral talks on Ukraine do not imply any commitment to limiting hostilities.

Alexander Novak said that four processing facilities were targeted