Russia claims that before a maritime ceasefire in Ukraine can begin, sanctions must be removed
Russia has stated that before initiating a maritime ceasefire with Ukraine, certain Western sanctions must be removed. The Kremlin noted that the ceasefire would only occur after sanctions on several Russian banks were lifted, just hours after the United States announced that the two sides had reached separate agreements to halt strikes in the Black Sea.
Gabbard embarks on a journey to India, Thailand, and Japan.
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard will tour Thailand, Japan, and India during her diplomatic trip to Asia. She will also attend a major security summit in New Delhi to boost Indo-Pacific relations. This is her second foreign trip since assuming service under the Trump administration; soon after her confirmation, she went to Germany to the Munich Security Conference.