EU: European partners, Ukraine and the United States will maintain close cooperation throughout the negotiations.

Russia's United Nations envoy Nebenzya said Moscow will not agree to a freeze of the current conflict, arguing it would leave existing security threats intact.

Brent crude slipped below $90 after U.S. President Trump said "there is no need at present" for military action against Iran, sending both Brent and WTI to their lowest levels since late August. ING analysts said rising expectations of de‑escalation have removed part of the geopolitical risk premium priced into oil. Recovering regional oil shipping flows added further downward pressure. Market uncertainty persists because regional talks remain fragile and energy infrastructure still faces risk.