Russian media began the day with reports of the US planning to provide Ukraine with intelligence for deep strikes into Russia and Russia confiscating Western assets in response to EU reserve seizures. International news also included Israel seizing a Gaza relief flotilla and Colombia expelling Israeli diplomats.
Later, the focus shifted to Ukraine's air defense struggles against Russian missiles, with reports of 85 Ukrainian drones shot down overnight. Trump was said to have allowed intelligence transfers to Ukraine for strikes on Russian energy. By late morning, Russia and Iran's strategic partnership agreement took effect, and Belgium refused to expropriate Russian assets without shared EU risk.
The afternoon was dominated by President Putin's address at the Valdai forum, where he discussed global multipolarity, issued warnings to Europe, declared the Russian army the most combat-ready, and threatened to intercept Tomahawk missiles.