Russian media triumphantly reported the capture of Sudzha in Kursk region, featuring multiple stories of Russian forces raising their flag over the city administration building. This victory followed the previous day's reports of the "pipeline operation" where Russian forces allegedly infiltrated through an inactive gas pipeline.
By midday, diplomatic developments intensified around a proposed 30-day ceasefire. Kremlin spokesman Peskov urged caution, saying Russia awaited details from the US proposal. Simultaneously, Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov warned against "dangerous compromises."
Trump announced sending representatives to Russia to discuss peace, stating he wouldn't pressure Moscow financially. The Kremlin expressed hope for a Putin-Trump meeting in April-May.
By evening, Putin appeared in military uniform at the Kursk command post, ordering troops to quickly defeat Ukrainian forces and proposing a security zone along the border. Russian sources claimed Ukrainian forces were now encircled in the region.