President Duda's proposal for US nuclear weapons in Poland dominated morning coverage, with Vice Presidential candidate J.D. Vance expressing shock at the suggestion. The US State Department later issued a measured response, confirming "close consultations with allies." Meanwhile, Trump administration sources revealed direct communications with Putin regarding Ukraine peace negotiations, with Trump claiming he "usilnie prosił" (urgently requested) Putin to agree to terms.
Polish domestic politics saw turbulence with Minister Domański's optimistic inflation projections contradicting the National Bank's assessment, while a PSL deputy minister was dismissed from government. Controversy erupted over the apparent non-payment of Constitutional Tribunal judges, with Justice Pawłowicz calling it an "attack on Poland."
By afternoon, Putin responded to Trump's ceasefire proposal with demands that Ukraine must issue surrender orders first. A Polish Tatra mountain avalanche rescue operation captured media attention midday.