Morning coverage centered on Putin's comments about rare earth metals and readiness to discuss military budget cuts with Trump. Russian media reported interception of 19 Ukrainian drones over three regions while emphasizing Ukraine's expected withdrawal from Kursk area.
By afternoon, Financial Times' report of Ukraine agreeing to US mineral rights demands dominated coverage, with Russian outlets highlighting Putin's counter-offer of access to Russian deposits. The Kremlin outlined steps for US-Russia relations restoration, while denying reported diplomatic meetings in Riyadh.
Evening brought news of Zelenskyy's planned Washington visit and Trump's suggestion for peacekeepers in Ukraine. Russian media emphasized European inability to agree on Russian asset seizures and portrayed Macron's White House visit as unsuccessful in securing Trump's support for European troop deployment.