The Sky's Barrage, The Summit's Prospect

Russian media extensively covered persistent Ukrainian drone attacks across various regions throughout the day, including a reported 93 drones intercepted overnight, causing significant flight disruptions in Moscow. This continued a multi-day pattern. Amidst these ongoing assaults, editorial attention shifted to diplomatic prospects. Ukraine proposed a third round of negotiations, with Istanbul suggested as a potential platform, extending the "Dialogue" theme from previous days. A major new focus emerged with Kremlin discussions around a potential meeting between Presidents Putin and Trump to formalize agreements, initially framed with urgency but later tempered as necessary but not yet imminent. Concurrently, President Putin emphasized domestic economic stability, warning against sovereignty risks from over-reliance on oil and gas for imports, and highlighting state support for the auto industry.