Early morning reports focused on the election of Mojtaba Khamenei as Iran's new supreme leader, with Russian outlets covering the succession and international reactions.
By mid-morning, editorial attention shifted decisively to Vladimir Putin's congratulatory call to Khamenei, which multiple state-aligned outlets highlighted as a key diplomatic move.
Afternoon coverage expanded to include Putin's statements on global energy markets and his readiness to supply Europe, while maintaining focus on the US-Iran conflict's impact on oil prices.
Evening reports centered on Putin's phone conversation with Donald Trump, framing it as dialogue about the Middle East and Ukraine conflicts.