Morning reports revealed Prime Minister Schoof's refusal to implement a parliamentary motion against European rearmament plans, creating tension with three coalition parties. This continued yesterday's theme of Schoof "standing in his underwear" after supporting the €800 billion plan in Brussels despite domestic opposition.
By midday, a leaked Russian document exposed Putin's goal to overthrow Ukraine's government with no peace before 2026, while Putin made a surprise visit to Kursk where Russia claimed to have recaptured Soedzja. Putin later indicated conditional willingness to discuss a ceasefire, though rejecting Trump's immediate proposal.
NATO chief Rutte visited Trump at the White House, with both leaders exchanging compliments despite Trump threatening 200% tariffs on European wine and spirits.
After emergency talks, Schoof and coalition parties reached a compromise on the European defense plan by evening, resolving the coalition crisis that dominated the day's coverage.