French media maintained intense focus on the Washington summit concerning the Ukraine war. The day began with reports of Russian strikes preceding President Zelensky's arrival, joined by European leaders including Emmanuel Macron. Zelensky articulated a desire for "rapid" yet "durable" peace, though concerns were voiced from Ukraine regarding potential territorial concessions. Le Monde highlighted Trump's conditions for peace, including Russian Crimea and Ukraine's NATO exclusion. Throughout the day, discussions focused on security guarantees for Ukraine and possible territory exchanges. By evening, President Trump pledged U.S. involvement in Ukraine's future security, promising "durable peace." Macron advocated for a "quadrilateral meeting" involving Putin, Trump, Zelensky, and Europeans. Following a direct call between Trump and Putin, preparations for a Poutine-Zelensky meeting were confirmed, marking a key outcome of the day's diplomatic efforts.