Rubio said US presidential envoy Witkoff is en route to St. Petersburg. He described Witkoff's meeting with ZELENSKIY on the 20th as "positive" and said "nothing unexpected or surprising" occurred, adding Witkoff can bring those ideas to talks with the Russian side.

Israel's Channel 12 reported today that the Pakistan Army chief submitted a proposal to senior Iranian officials which has U.S. approval and has received preliminary assent from Iran.

In Abu Dhabi on the 19th, French President Macron met UAE President ZAYED to discuss deepening strategic ties and expanding economic and technology cooperation. The leaders focused on recent developments in the Middle East, measures to limit the impact of regional tensions on maritime security and global energy supplies, and said they will step up coordination to support regional security and stability.