Morning coverage focused on drone strikes against fuel infrastructure in Oryol region, while military sources claimed downing 42 Ukrainian drones overnight. Putin dominated media space with statements about the military operation's timing and promises of retaliation for Kazan attacks, suggesting Russia should have prepared earlier.
By afternoon, Slovak Prime Minister Fico's unannounced visit to Moscow generated extensive coverage, coinciding with reports of Trump expressing willingness to meet Putin regarding Ukraine. The media emphasized Fico's explanation that his visit was prompted by Zelensky's statements.
Evening reports highlighted resumed Russian oil deliveries to Hungary via Druzhba pipeline and the start of electricity supplies to Abkhazia. Russian sources claimed advances near Kupyansk, taking Lozovaya, while continuing to frame the Kazan incident as requiring significant retaliation.