The day was dominated by a phone call between Trump and Putin, which editors across the spectrum treated as the central event. State-aligned outlets emphasized the friendly tone, Putin's warning that Ukrainian strikes won't help, and Trump's thanks for birthday wishes. Independent sources noted Trump also spoke with Zelensky and that Putin again refused to stop the war. The call overshadowed the morning's massive Ukrainian drone attack on 14 regions, which had initially led coverage with fuel fires and civilian casualties. By evening, attention returned to the call's diplomatic implications, including a possible Zelensky visit to Moscow.