Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told the UN Security Council Tuesday that China could pressure Russia to end the war in his country, following a US call for Beijing to stop buying Moscow’s oil.

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung vowed on Tuesday to end a “vicious cycle of unnecessary military tensions” with North Korea, with the aim of achieving peaceful coexistence and shared growth.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio hinted at a potential reconsideration of tariffs imposed on India for Russian oil purchases, following discussions with S Jaishankar. Rubio emphasized the need for stronger European sanctions against Russia.