Russian media extensively reported Russia's exclusion from Trump's sweeping global import tariffs. The US Treasury explained this omission by citing existing comprehensive sanctions against Russia. This development coincided with Russian Fund for Direct Investment head Dmitriev conducting negotiations with Trump administration representatives in Washington, later describing these talks as "three steps forward."
By midday, the Duma granted veteran status to all fighters in the Kursk region, while military operations continued with Russian forces claiming liberation of Veseloe in DPR and Lobkovoe in Zaporizhzhia. Reports emerged of innovative homemade military transport vehicles supporting the Kursk front.
Ukrainian President Zelensky visited border regions and signaled potential territorial compromises—a notable shift following days of tense US-Russia negotiations. Russia's air defense systems remained active throughout the day, with multiple reports of drone interceptions near Moscow and in border regions.