The day began with ongoing discussions about EU-US tensions, intensified by Elon Musk's call for the EU's abolition and Trump's prior criticisms, with Brussels asserting its sovereignty. Concurrently, Russia launched a massive drone and missile attack on Ukraine. By mid-morning, the Kremlin stated that the new US strategy on Europe aligned with Moscow's vision, a narrative reiterated throughout the day. In the early afternoon, the Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix dominated coverage as Lando Norris secured the World Championship despite Max Verstappen winning the race. Later in the day, Donald Trump Jr. suggested the US might withdraw from peace talks, citing Ukraine's corruption. The opening of La Scala season in the evening garnered attention, particularly for the applause given to Liliana Segre.