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.

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.

Iran denies involvement in the explosion of the Panama-flagged cargo ship HMM Maru in the Strait of Hormuz. The embassy in Seoul issued the rejection following reports linking the country to the incident earlier this week.

The Iranian embassy in Seoul has officially denied any involvement in the explosion of the Panama-flagged cargo ship HMM Maru, which occurred in the Strait of Hormuz earlier this week.

Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares demands the immediate release of Spanish activist Saif Abukeshek, who remains in Israeli custody following his detention during a Freedom Flotilla operation in international waters.

Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares addressed the Spanish Parliament to condemn the detention of Spanish activist Saif Abukeshek by Israeli authorities, calling for his immediate release. Abukeshek and Brazilian activist Thiago Avila were detained following an incident involving the Freedom Flotilla in international waters near Greece.