Zelenskyy rejects partial EU membership, says Ukraine deserves full status for defending bloc from Russia.

Russia threatens to suspend 2013 energy, diamond deal if Armenia joins EU — Russian Foreign Ministry. Russian embassy officially handed letter to Armenia on the matter.

The Russian embassy officially handed over a letter from EnergySergey Tsivilev to Armenia regarding the consequences of the republic's accession to the European Union. According to the letter, Russia will unilaterally suspend or denounce the 2013 cooperation agreement on supplies of natural gas, petroleum products and rough natural diamonds if Armenia continues the EU accession process.

China says Dutch frigate De Ruyter illegally entered its waters in the South China Sea and conducted helicopter operations. PLA Southern Theater Command deployed forces to expel the vessel, spokesperson says.

Chinese military spokesperson Zhai Shichen stated that Dutch Navy frigate De Ruyter illegally trespassed into China's Xisha Qundao in the South China Sea and conducted shipborne helicopter operations violating China's territorial airspace. The PLA Southern Theater Command organized maritime and air forces to take necessary measures to expel the vessel. China firmly opposes such acts and urges the Netherlands to immediately stop the infringements and provocations.

Kremlin says Putin willing to hold talks with Europe, state news agency RIA reports.

Putin is willing to talk with Europe, says Kremlin - RIA.

White House brands reported Iran MOU as 'complete fabrication'.

The White House has described as 'a complete fabrication' a reported memorandum of understanding with Iran.