Ukrainian drones targeted Moscow in a massive overnight attack killing at least three people, with Ukrainian officials stating it aimed to pressure Putin into accepting an aerial truce. This escalation occurred hours before critical peace negotiations between Ukrainian and American delegations in Saudi Arabia.
By mid-day, European defense strengthening dominated coverage as Macron hosted military chiefs from thirty countries while von der Leyen called for "very rapid" increases in defense spending, proposing an €800 billion framework. France, the world's second-largest arms exporter, faces paradoxical equipment shortages for its own military.
Evening brought a diplomatic breakthrough – Ukraine agreed to a US-proposed 30-day ceasefire plan to be presented to Russia, with Washington immediately lifting its suspension of military aid to Kyiv. Trump announced willingness to speak with both Putin and Zelensky.
Late night attention shifted to PSG's dramatic Champions League victory over Liverpool on penalties.