Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu: Israel has its own initiative on the hostage issue.

German Interior Ministry: Israeli citizens can stay in Germany visa-free until April 26.

Ukrainian President Zelensky: Ukraine will receive a loan from Poland for its military needs.

According to RIA Novosti: Chairman of the International Affairs Committee of the Russian State Duma (lower house of parliament) Slutsky said that Ukrainian President Zelensky is trying to use his decree to promote lies and that it is the "Nazi regime" that has attracted the attention of Western supporters. Another public relations activity. Zelensky previously signed a decree claiming that some Russian territories were "historically inhabited by Ukrainians."

Amid media reports of a possible deal on Gaza, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told the families of hostages that "there is no real Hamas proposal."

Polish Prime Minister Tusk: Poland is ready to jointly produce weapons with Ukraine.

Ukrainian President Zelensky: (Commenting on the Polish border protests) Kiev and Warsaw are capable of solving key issues.

Ukrainian President Zelensky: Held fruitful talks with Polish Prime Minister Tusk in Kiev to discuss joint arms production.

Market news; the Russian Ministry of Defense stated that the Russian Air Force shot down 6 Storm Shadow cruise missiles in the past 24 hours.

JODI: In November last year, Saudi Arabia’s domestic refining crude oil throughput fell by 27,000 barrels per day to 2.089 million barrels per day. Crude oil production in November fell by 122,000 barrels/day from the previous month to 8.818 million barrels/day.

JODI: In November last year, Saudi crude oil inventories increased by 144,000 barrels to 149.789 million barrels.

JODI: In November last year, Saudi Arabia’s crude oil exports increased by 39,000 barrels per day from the previous month to 6.336 million barrels per day.

The Russian Ministry of Defense stated that air defense system equipment shot down a Ukrainian Su-25 aircraft in Kharkiv Oblast and shot down 76 drones in one day.

Benchmark: Raised its price target on Amazon (AMZN.O) to $175 from $170.

Reuters survey: Argentina’s economy is expected to contract by 2.3% in 2024 and grow by 2.6% in 2025 (October survey was -0.8% and +2.3%). Brazil’s economy is expected to grow by 1.6% in 2024 and 2.0% in 2025 (+1.5% and +2.0% in the October survey). The Mexican economy is expected to grow by 2.2% in 2024 and 2.1% in 2025 (+1.7% and +2.2% in the October survey).

Source: Rosneft to resume oil loading at Ustluga terminal.

British Prime Minister Sunak: British Chancellor of the Exchequer Hunt will continue to hold the position during the British election.