Zelenskiy said Ukraine seeks peace but will not readily compromise.

China's CSI 500 index futures (IC) lead contract extended losses to 3.00% intraday, trading at 7,532.8 points.

US Treasury Secretary Bessent said he will on the 24th publicly disclose details of 'unprecedented' measures to economically isolate Iran. In an FT op‑ed he described a coming 'D‑Day' financial offensive aimed at severing every economic lifeline to Tehran until the regime is isolated. Bessent warned third countries that provide financial support could face similar isolation and said the US will employ its full enforcement toolkit, including secondary sanctions on foreign states and firms that continue Iran business. The measures will focus on three trade activities: purchasing Iranian oil, transfers/remittances to Iran and ship‑to‑ship transfers of Iranian crude. He added a 'large‑scale' military operation is not expected to be required.