Trump says weapons are being shipped daily to U.S. forces deployed in the Middle East and other regions.

Russia has imposed an oil-products export ban to stabilise domestic supply, a measure Peskov said has a material impact on international markets amid rising Persian Gulf tensions. He said the ban will only be considered for removal once Russia’s domestic market has recovered. Replying to President Trump’s call for Ukraine to stop strikes on Russian fuel facilities, Peskov said any appeal for Kyiv to cease attacks on civilian economic infrastructure should be welcomed. When asked whether Russia would reciprocate if Ukraine complied, he declined to comment.

ECB Governing Council member SIMKUS said he does not rule out taking action at any meeting.