White House:

Special Envoy Witkoff underscored to Araghchi that he had instructions from President Trump to resolve our two nations’ differences through dialogue and diplomacy, if that is possible.

Ukrainian F-16 jet shot down today was either shot down by a Russian S-400 system or an R-37 air-to-air missile, BBC reports.

26 years old pilot Pavel Ivanov died died in the incident.

Pilot Pavel Ivanov was awarded the title of Hero of Ukraine by Zelensky posthumously.

Trump administration want to deport 1 million migrants per year, the Washington Post writes.

The highest number thus far was more than 400,000 a year when Barack Obama was president.

Trump:

Iran talks are going OK.

Future German Chancellor Merz:

Ukraine, in a state of war, cannot become a member of either the EU or NATO.

Trump on Russia-Ukraine negotiations:

There's a point at which you just have to either put up or shut up.

Israel destroyed yet another hospital in Gaza.

Belarus plans to employ about 150,000 Pakistani citizens to solve the problem of labor shortage in various sectors of the economy.

Somaliland intends to seek recognition from the United States in exchange for a port and airstrip lease, NYT reports.

Russian infantry on their way to the frontlines.

Russian forces attacked Ukrainian city of Sumy with missiles, several civilians dead.

More than 20 died as a result of Russian attack on Sumy, mayor announces.

Iran is transferring advanced defense systems to an unknown destination.

Kremlin:

Putin and Trump will meet sooner or later, but it needs to be prepared.

83 people have already been injured in Sumy after Russian attacks, including 7 children.

Greek Chief of Staff Dimitris Houpis:

Türkiye remains a threat – We are ready to intervene in five minutes wherever needed.