Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov alleged that European efforts are obstructing peace negotiations with Ukraine, a claim not independently verified. These statements coincide with a reported resumption of strikes, although the specific details and scale of the recent military actions require further confirmation.

Defence chiefs from Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, and Pakistan convened in Riyadh for talks on military support for the Kingdom. The specific scope and terms of this discussed assistance have not been independently verified.

The Russian Defense Ministry stated that military cargo for the Ukrainian army had been stored at the site. These claims have not been independently verified.

According to the newspaper, the U.S. President expressed skepticism to staff about Iran meeting his demands and indicated he views a renewed bombing campaign as a likely option.