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Russian President Vladimir Putin told French President Emmanuel Macron in a telephone call that Russia remains open to continuing negotiations with Ukraine, despite Ukrainian unpreparedness. The Kremlin reported that Putin discussed war crimes by Ukrainian forces and Western sanctions affecting global food security.
Hamas has threatened retaliation against synagogues worldwide if Israel conducts another raid on the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in east Jerusalem, citing potential for large-scale conflict.
Russia imposed sanctions on 287 members of the UK House of Commons in retaliation for UK sanctions on Russian Duma members. The move followed UK actions targeting Russian officials and assets over the invasion of Ukraine.
An Israeli missile attack on suburbs of Damascus killed four soldiers and wounded three others, targeting an Iranian-linked arms depot, according to Syrian and opposition sources.
Armed Forces Secretary James Heappey confirms Ukraine can use British weapons to strike targets in Russia, calling it legitimate to disrupt Russian military logistics and prevent attacks on Ukrainian soil.
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin arrive in Kyiv and meet with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. They confirm approval of over $300 million in military assistance and a $165 million ammunition sale.
Two rockets are launched into Israel from the Gaza Strip. One rocket lands in Sha'ar HaNegev and the other falls into the Beit Hanoun area, injuring one person.
Israeli forces carried out air strikes in the Gaza Strip after rockets were launched from the region, targeting militant infrastructure and a tunnel entrance. The strikes followed an anti-aircraft missile launch during initial operations.