Zelensky says Ukraine may support a U.S.-backed energy truce if Washington can prove Russia is genuinely ready to end the war.
The US Senate advances the bipartisan 'Graham sanctions' bill imposing steep tariffs on Russian imports and allies, signaling a strategic shift in US economic pressure.
Ukraine seeks an urgent UN Security Council meeting after Russia's attacks on Black Sea commercial vessels threaten global food security and trade routes.
Russia suspends navigation through the Azov-Don canal after Ukrainian UAV attacks on vessels, disrupting key grain export routes and pushing wheat prices higher.
US forces shot down four Iranian drones threatening maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz and struck Iranian radar stations amid ongoing regional tensions.
The US military conducted defensive strikes on southern Iran targeting missile sites and mine-laying vessels amid a fragile ceasefire and ongoing peace negotiations.
Uzbekistan's halt on gold exports has caused a nearly 30% drop in exports in early 2026, signaling a strategic shift focused on reserve management amid changing trade dynamics.