Early morning reports established the day's dominant narrative with multiple outlets covering Trump's threats against NATO if the alliance refused to help secure the Strait of Hormuz (RT, TASS, The Moscow Times). Midday coverage expanded this with reports of European countries, including Germany and France, rejecting Trump's request to deploy fleets to the strait, with officials stating "this is not our war" (Lenta.ru, RIA Novosti). Afternoon reports detailed continued European refusals while state-aligned outlets emphasized Ukraine conflict developments including strikes on Kyiv and accusations against Kyiv for sabotaging agreements (TASS, Lenta.ru). Evening coverage maintained focus on the Hormuz standoff with Trump reportedly eyeing seizure of an Iranian oil hub and Iran threatening "mountains of ash" in response (RT, RIA Novosti).