The day began with prominent reports of US President Trump's announced plans for an upcoming conversation with President Putin, though the Kremlin later stated no concrete preparations were underway. Simultaneously, President Putin's participation in the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok became the central editorial focus. During the forum, Putin articulated Russia's economic vision, including calls for a high-wage economy, plans for Far East development, and addressed inflation. Geopolitically, he reiterated Moscow as the preferred venue for a summit with Zelensky, while dismissing alternative proposals due to Ukraine's "excessive requests." Putin also issued sharp warnings regarding the deployment of Western peacekeepers or NATO troops in Ukraine, stating they would be "legitimate targets." Later, Trump commented on the US "losing" Russia and India and expressed willingness to welcome Putin at a 2026 G20 summit, while also acknowledging the difficulty of achieving peace in Ukraine. Other reports included extended foreign currency withdrawal restrictions and Kim Jong Un's support for Russia.