Jon Finer, US Deputy National Security Adviser: Neither Russia nor Ukraine showed signs of concessions. I hope Ukraine can approach peace from its strength.The U.S. military statement said that senior U.S. generals in Middle East affairs visited U.S. troops in Syria.WTI January crude oil futures closed up 0.22 USD, or 0.32%, at 68.59 USD/barrel. Nymex January natural gas futures closed down about 0.60% to $3.1630 per million british thermal unit. Nymex January gasoline futures closed at $1.9568 per gallon, and Nymex January heating oil futures closed at $2.1861 per gallon.
According to Al Jazeera, the new prime minister of Syria said that it is time to achieve stability and peace.The U.S. Treasury allocated $20 billion in Ukrainian loan funds to the World Bank.Jon Finer, US Deputy National Security Adviser: (When asked about the prospect of the Gaza peace agreement before Biden's term ends) After the cease-fire of Hezbollah, this matter has gained new vitality. Biden wants to end the Gaza war and return the hostages to their homes. We will send officials to the Middle East in the next few weeks. The talks will focus on how to take the hostages home. This is the goal of this government in the remaining weeks.
Market information: US Senate Minority Leader McConnell is receiving treatment after falling.French official: French President Macron is trying to avoid holding new French parliamentary elections before 2027.The Israeli Prime Minister said that he hoped to "establish relations" with the Syrian transitional government. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a video speech on the evening of the 10th that Israel hopes to "establish relations" with the Syrian transitional government, but if Syria poses a threat to Israel, Israel will not hesitate to launch an attack.