The U.S. and Iran are engaged in talks regarding a potential short-term agreement to end the ongoing conflict, according to Reuters.

The U.S. Department of Justice proposes removing Ukraine from its list of countries subject to arms import restrictions, a move aimed at streamlining defense-tech exports to the American market.

Ukrainian Ambassador to the U.S. Oksana Markarova announced that the U.S. Department of Justice has proposed rule changes to remove Ukraine from the list of countries subject to arms import restrictions, facilitating defense-tech exports to the U.S.

EU countries 'have potential' for Putin talks, says European CouncilCosta. António Costa stated in Florence that he is discussing with EU leaders how to prepare for future discussions with Russia.

European Council President António Costa stated in Florence that EU countries "have the potential" for negotiations with RussianVladimir Putin, according to the Financial Times. Costa is discussing with EU leaders how to organize work and what to discuss with Russia "when the time is right."

European CommissionUrsula von der Leyen says recent Russian airstrikes on Ukraine prove Moscow is not serious about peace or observing ceasefires. The statement follows reports of renewed military activity despite previous truce proposals.

European CommissionUrsula von der Leyen stated that recent Russian airstrikes on Ukraine demonstrate that Russia is not serious about pursuing peace or observing ceasefires.

Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov says trilateral talks on Ukraine are currently pointless, citing a demand for troop withdrawals from Donbas. The Kremlin also warned of potential strikes on Kyiv regarding parade security and deferred on Putin's G20 attendance.

Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov stated that trilateral negotiations on Ukraine are currently pointless, citing a requirement for Kyiv to withdraw troops from Donbas. Additionally, the Kremlin warned of potential retaliatory strikes against Kyiv regarding Moscow parade security and noted thatVladimir Putin's attendance at the December G20 summit in Miami remains undecided.