Siluanov said Russia and the US should continue economic dialogue to find common ground, which would make political discussions easier. Asked about a meeting with US Treasury Secretary Bessent, he said that despite many complex factors, both sides agree there remains a basis for further development of financial relations.

EU foreign policy chief kallas said on Wednesday member states called for new sanctions on Russia after an attempted drone strike at Leipzig/Halle airport. The airport, a major eastern German civil cargo and NATO logistics hub and base for several Antonov An-124 transport aircraft, was the target. Germany accused Moscow, calling the incident part of a hybrid campaign to intimidate countries that backed Ukraine and to sow internal divisions; Russia denied involvement and vowed to respond to alleged "anti-Russian actions." kallas said the attack "bears all the hallmarks of state-supported terrorism" and pledged a firm response. The EU is studying sanctions aimed at Russia's military-industrial complex. France's foreign minister urged action against a reported "shadow fleet" of vessels accused of evading energy sanctions.

據阿拉比亞電視臺：伊朗媒體報道稱，昨日美國空襲導致伊朗境內11人遇難。