Iran's maritime authority said maritime trade between Qatar's Ruwais port and Iranian ports has resumed.

White House official said Trump will meet Turkish President ERDOGAN during his NATO trip.

Kremlin spokesman Peskov said Russia remains open to peace talks and expects the United States to play a mediating role; Moscow has welcomed visits by U.S. presidential envoys Witkov and Jared Kushner and, despite their prolonged absence, continues U.S. contact via existing channels. He said Ukrainian forces, citing front-line deterioration, have stepped up attacks on Russian infrastructure; Russian forces are creating a border security buffer with visible effects and are advancing steadily in the special military operation area. Peskov added that the EU’s shift into a military-political bloc has worsened the Ukraine situation and Russia hopes the EU will not undermine prospects for negotiations.