US Energy Secretary Wright said US exemptions incentivize Russia to implement an energy ceasefire.

President Trump said he supports Benjamin Netanyahu's bid for re-election, calling him a strong wartime leader and a superior partner against Iran. Trump asserted Iran's military and financial capabilities have been systematically degraded and warned that unless Tehran changes course quickly, the United States will finish the job. He added that if Israel elects a leader other than Netanyahu, the US would have to act directly — which he said he does not want — and reiterated his full support for Netanyahu's re-election.

RIA quoted Russian Deputy Prime Minister Novak saying Russia consumes about 3.5–4.0 mln t of diesel per month and supplies an additional c.3.5 mln t to global markets, leaving a domestic surplus. Novak said the surplus should be exported to prevent refineries from cutting runs for lack of storage and that, under current agreements, exports can include shipments to the United States.