French President Emmanuel Macron held a rare phone call with Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, warning him against further involvement in Russia's war against Ukraine. The call came after a large-scale Russian attack on Ukraine.

Mali's junta chief, Assimi Goïta, made his first public appearance since recent rebel attacks and an alleged coup attempt, stating that the situation is 'under control' and urging citizens not to panic. His address followed deadly incidents in Bamako and the north, including the reported assassination of Minister Sadio Camara.