Morning coverage focused on Russian forces' push toward Pokrovsk, while Tusk published a provocative holiday message targeting Putin, Orban, and Romanowski - the latter still in Hungarian asylum. By noon, attention shifted to the Kazakhstan plane crash investigation, as evidence emerged suggesting Russian missile involvement. Azerbaijan authorities eventually confirmed this theory, creating diplomatic tension.
Economic forecasts for 2025 dominated mid-day coverage, with analysts predicting wage increases but warning of market challenges. Weather services issued multiple alerts about dangerous road conditions across Poland.
Evening brought Putin's statements about gas supplies to Europe, specifically addressing Poland's role, while religious media continued coverage of the controversial police raid on the Dominican monastery. Norwegian bus crash reports closed the news cycle.