On the Russia-Ukraine conflict, President Trump said both sides currently want to reach reconciliation.

China Biopharma (01177.HK) said it has deepened its strategic cooperation with GlaxoSmithKline (GSK.N). Under the expanded agreement, subsidiary Zhengda Tianqing will manage importation, distribution, hospital access and promotion in mainland China for two GSK respiratory products: fluticasone furoate inhalation powder and umeclidinium bromide/vilanterol inhalation powder. The parties had earlier reached a collaboration on bringing innovative hepatology drugs to market in China.

The Kremlin said the drone attack on Blue Stream gas pipeline facilities is very dangerous and that it is taking measures to minimize the risk of similar attacks.