Editors across the spectrum led with twin powerful earthquakes in Venezuela, which struck within a minute and became the strongest in over a century. State-aligned RT and NTV provided extensive video coverage, while RIA Novosti and TASS reported rising casualties—from 32 to 188 dead by evening—and thousands missing. Putin sent condolences. By morning, attention shifted to Apple's removal of VK apps from the App Store, prompting Kremlin demands for explanations and warnings to iPhone owners. In the afternoon, Zelensky announced a 40-day SBU operation against Russia, though its nature remained unclear. The fuel crisis persisted: The Moscow Times noted regional transport restrictions, and Meduza revealed Kremlin guidance to loyal media on covering gasoline shortages. Other threads included Ukrainian strikes on Voronezh (death toll rising to six), drone attacks on Crimea's energy infrastructure, and Romania's ambassador being summoned over consulate closures.