Russian media began the day with significant coverage of Ukrainian drone attacks near Moscow, followed by reports of the "West-2025" military exercises with Belarus. These drills, which prompted Poland to raise forty thousand soldiers, remained a consistent theme. However, the editorial focus dramatically shifted around mid-morning to the Central Bank's decision to cut the key interest rate to 17%, with discussions on its implications for inflation, loans, and the ruble dominating the news cycle. This economic development was soon joined by reports of NATO's launch of 'Operation Eastern Sentinel' in response to an incident in Poland, further escalating geopolitical tensions.