The Kremlin said there is no doubt that Belarus has the capability to defend its sovereignty.

Japanese media reported that as the yen neared a 39-year low, Finance Minister Katayama held an emergency online meeting with US Treasury officials on the evening of the 22nd local time. Sources said she may have exchanged views with US Treasury Secretary Bessent on FX market trends and the possibility of intervention after USD/JPY plunged intraday, prompting speculation of Japanese intervention.

On 22 June, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu said Israeli troops conducting operations in southern Lebanon are "not subject to any restrictions" and have "full freedom of action" to eliminate security threats. He said orders from him and Defense Minister Katz to the IDF are clear and unchanged, and that Israeli forces will remain long-term in the so‑called "security zone" in southern Lebanon as long as needed to protect northern Israel and the country.