據中東媒體報道，黎巴嫩總統稱，黎巴嫩正在與一些拒絕接受國家治理邏輯的人展開鬥爭，黎巴嫩決定通過談判解決問題，以避免戰爭帶來的災難與悲劇。黎巴嫩總統表示，除了通過談判實現南部解放並將軍隊部署至邊境之外別無選擇。

The Kremlin said on the 26th (local time) President Vladimir Putin held a phone call with Ahmad Sharaa, president of the Syrian Transitional Government, to discuss the current state and prospects of Russia‑Syria relations. Putin reiterated support for Syria’s unity, territorial integrity and sovereignty. Both sides said the previously signed memorandum of understanding on restructuring the Hmeimim air base and the Tartus naval base is of significant importance.

Same‑maturity France‑Germany sovereign yield spread widened to 86bps, nearing post‑2012 highs, as global bond yields rise to multi‑decade levels. Parliament is deadlocked over a contentious fiscal bill, increasing the risk attached to Macron’s final budget in his ten‑year presidency and adding election‑year policy uncertainty as challengers prepare to reverse his economic framework. FITCH will lead a forthcoming review of France’s credit rating; FITCH, S&P Global Ratings and DBRS Morningstar downgraded France during last autumn’s budget dispute.