Donald Trump's victory in the 2024 US presidential election dominated Russian media. Early reports focused on exit polls and initial results, with Trump steadily gaining electoral votes throughout the day. By afternoon, major news outlets declared Trump's win, prompting reactions from global leaders. Russian officials, including Peskov, downplayed the significance for Russia-US relations. Harris and Biden conceded by evening, emphasizing the importance of peaceful power transition. Russian media speculated on potential changes in US foreign policy, particularly regarding Ukraine. Domestically, Putin launched a new icebreaker and transferred ownership of several assets to Rosimushchestvo. Military reports of Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian regions continued. German politics also made headlines, with Chancellor Scholz facing a potential vote of confidence amid coalition instability.