Overview
- Western intelligence reported by CNN says Russia has advised Iran on drone tactics learned in Ukraine to strike US and Gulf targets, a claim the Kremlin denies.
- U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff said officials are taking Russia “at their word” after denials of aiding Iran, comments that drew sharp media criticism.
- Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev met Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner and Josh Gruenbaum in Florida, with both sides calling the talks productive and citing discussions on energy and economic cooperation.
- The Treasury granted a 30‑day waiver allowing Indian refiners to purchase stranded Russian oil and officials have signaled possible further relief to stabilize prices.
- Trilateral Ukraine talks involving the U.S., Russia and Ukraine were postponed, with Kyiv attributing the delay to Middle East developments and U.S. scheduling.