The day's editorial priorities initially focused on US President Donald Trump's legislative triumph with his expansive budget bill adopted by Congress, alongside persistent concerns about Europe's capacity to aid Ukraine following his earlier admission of no progress in the conflict. Concurrently, a massive Russian aerial assault on Kyiv intensified international coverage, shifting focus to the escalating Ukraine war. Domestically, the release of 2025 baccalaureate results became a major midday event. By afternoon, the narrative deepened with reports of internal tensions within the Bayrou government and speculation surrounding a potential National Assembly dissolution. A significant development in the Ukraine conflict emerged with a telephone call between Presidents Trump and Zelensky, who agreed to strengthen Ukraine's air defense, easing fears of American abandonment. Separately, the ongoing plight of French nationals held in Iran and the denial of presidential grace to Franco-Algerian writer Boualem Sansal continued to draw attention.