Ukraine President Zelenskiy said on the 19th that Russian drones struck a park in Kharkiv region, killing six and wounding 14. He urged the international community to maintain support for Ukraine and bolster its air-defence capabilities, and called on the US and Europe to take action to advance peace and security. Russia had no immediate comment.

Oil extended gains this week as markets quickly digested a brief dip after Trump issued sanction waivers for Russia; upside remains driven by heightened Middle East tensions and a deadlock in US‑Iran talks. Houthi forces said yesterday they struck multiple Saudi energy facilities, airports and military targets, an escalation that is sustaining the oil risk premium. Al Arabiya reported an expected breakthrough in US‑Iran negotiations this week, but similar vague reports have failed to materialize and warrant caution. If talks unexpectedly break through, oil could face heavy selling and revert toward pre‑conflict levels; conversely, a prolonged stalemate or further escalation would continue to support prices.

Trump said European protests are caused by immigration issues.