Concession Diplomacy Echoed

Russian media coverage throughout the day consistently prioritized the diplomatic fallout from the Alaska summit. Morning reports detailed President Trump's continued push for a trilateral meeting with Putin and Zelensky, alongside initial discussions on Russia's conditions for a Ukraine settlement. Midday saw significant focus on new claims suggesting Russia was ready for concessions on five Ukrainian regions, which contrasted with reports of Zelensky's alleged refusal of specific Russian demands. The impending Trump-Zelensky meeting gained prominence, with increasing emphasis on European leaders' intended participation, and Trump's reported preference for a one-on-one format. Concurrently, outlets extensively covered military actions, most notably the FSB's thwarting of a Ukrainian drone attack on the Smolensk Nuclear Power Plant, alongside continued reports of Russian strikes on Ukrainian "Sapsan" missile facilities. Discussions also emerged about US-Russia agreements on security guarantees for Ukraine.