Russia conducted extensive missile strikes on Kyiv and other Ukrainian regions, claiming to target military infrastructure while continuing advances in Sumy region with the capture of Basovka. The White House revealed Russia was excluded from Trump's global tariffs due to ongoing negotiations, with RDIF head Dmitriev announcing new Russia-US diplomatic contacts expected next week.
Military operations intensified with Russia claiming destruction of 11 Ukrainian drones over Russian territory, while Ukraine reportedly suffered "colossal losses" in contested areas. International tensions escalated with Iran placing its military on high alert and the EU preparing $28 billion in countermeasures against US tariffs.
Domestic news featured a 5.6 billion ruble lawsuit against former Rosnano head Chubais, continuing the previous day's story. By evening, Russian media celebrated Alexander Ovechkin breaking Wayne Gretzky's NHL goal record with his 895th goal, an achievement that dominated late coverage across all outlets.