Putin's announcement of changes to Russia's nuclear doctrine dominated the day's news. The Kremlin framed this as a signal to Western countries, emphasizing Russia's readiness to use nuclear weapons to protect Belarus. Western reactions ranged from concern to outright condemnation, with the US calling it "irresponsible." The Russian military reported taking control of Ukrainsk in the DPR, continuing its push in eastern Ukraine. Economic news included gold prices hitting record highs and discussions about BRICS countries creating an independent payment system. Zelensky's visit to Washington was covered, with reports suggesting the US administration was unimpressed by his "victory plan." In the evening, news broke about a missing helicopter in the Arkhangelsk region, adding a note of domestic concern to the day's events.