The morning coverage focused on the aftermath of Trump-Zelensky confrontation at the White House, with European media rapidly shifting from shock to action. French newspapers documented Zelensky's strategic pivot to Europe, culminating in his London arrival for emergency consultations.
By midday, Moscow attempted to exploit the rift, declaring Zelensky's Washington visit a "complete failure." German Foreign Minister's declaration of "a new era of infamy" marked Europe's break with traditional diplomatic language. Macron's evening intervention warned of Putin's potential expansion to Moldova and Romania, while calling for European strategic autonomy.
The UK's £2.26 billion defense loan to Ukraine demonstrated immediate European response to American withdrawal. Meanwhile, Cyclone Garance's aftermath in Réunion received sustained coverage, with death toll reaching four and 310,000 people losing access to drinking water.