French media maintained focus on the evolving diplomatic landscape surrounding the Ukraine conflict. The day began with reports of a Russian breakthrough in Donetsk ahead of the Trump-Poutine summit, fueling Ukrainian anxieties about the meeting's outcome and potential Russian deception. Throughout the day, European leaders engaged in virtual consultations with Donald Trump, aiming to present a united front. By early afternoon, Emmanuel Macron confirmed Trump's objective was to secure a ceasefire in Ukraine. Later, Trump directly threatened Russia with "very serious consequences" if the war persisted and proposed a swift trilateral meeting with both Poutine and Zelensky. Domestically, the listeriosis outbreak linked to contaminated cheeses remained a significant health concern, with details on fatalities and recalls. The persistent heatwave, initially a primary focus, shifted to discussions of its economic impact and later led to traffic restrictions. In the evening, the Paris Saint-Germain's victory in the European Supercup against Tottenham gained significant editorial attention.