Morning coverage focused on Trump's Gaza control statements, generating responses from Hamas and Turkey. The narrative shifted when Peskov confirmed intensified Russia-US contacts, following yesterday's Alye Parusa investigation conclusions.
Ukrainian drone attacks on Krasnodar oil facilities dominated mid-morning reports, while Zelensky released first official casualty figures: 45,000 dead and 390,000 wounded. Russian media emphasized advances in Kupyansk and Chasov Yar.
Afternoon brought news of Euroclear's plan to transfer €2 billion in Russian assets to Ukraine, while USAID's worldwide staff placement on administrative leave sparked coverage of alleged security breaches. Russian forces claimed capture of Baranovka and Novomylnsk, while Moscow media highlighted expanding Russia-US diplomatic channels regarding Ukraine settlement.