IAEA: Repairs to the ZAPORIZHZHIA NUCLEAR PLANT's main 750 kV Dniprovska transmission line are under way during a localized ceasefire brokered by the agency and monitored by its teams on both banks of the Dnipro River.

The U.S. military said today more than 17.0 mln barrels of oil transited the Strait of Hormuz.

European Council president Costa said on the 19th he is setting up a diplomatic channel through his office to convey EU messages directly to Russia, saying the EU should not rely on third parties to interpret its communications. He made the remark at a post-summit press conference. While the US has led diplomatic contact on a Russia-Ukraine ceasefire and talks, Europe seeks a larger role; some EU leaders remain reluctant about direct engagement with Russia.