Morning coverage focused on the London summit aftermath, with French-British proposal for month-long Ukraine moratorium receiving skeptical coverage in Russian media. FSB announcement about thwarting alleged synagogue and metro attack plots dominated mid-morning news cycle.
By afternoon, reports emerged about secret US-Russia talks regarding Nord Stream pipeline restart, while coverage highlighted growing EU concerns about shifting US position on Ukraine. The sentencing of influencer Elena Blinovskaya to 5 years for tax evasion briefly diverted attention.
Evening brought Reuters reports about White House exploring sanctions relief options, marking significant shift from previous stance. Military reports claimed Ukrainian attempts to attack Kursk and Smolensk nuclear plants, while drone strike allegedly damaged oil pipeline in Rostov region. Coverage emphasized apparent widening gap between US and European positions on Ukraine support.