俄罗斯国防部：俄军对基辅及乌克兰其他地区的目标实施了大规模打击。

EU member states broadly agreed at a Wednesday morning officials' meeting they do not need to make additional oil reserve releases following the G7's announcement last week to release 100 mln barrels of crude and diesel. A memo said any further releases should be limited to volumes already agreed in March. Some countries asked the IEA to run an impact assessment. The memo said an early diesel release is technically feasible but would be small and no EU state has committed to a 20‑day release window. France and Italy may consider releasing additional diesel beyond their March pledges but have made no decision. The IEA is scheduled to discuss the issue Wednesday evening.

South African Reserve Bank says inflation risks are tilted to the upside.