The day was shaped by two intertwined diplomatic stories. From morning, state media built anticipation for Putin's state visit to Kazakhstan, with TASS and NTV detailing the ceremonial reception and fighter jet escort. Simultaneously, a parallel narrative escalated: Russia threatened to suspend or denounce its gas agreement with Armenia over Yerevan's EU integration. Interfax, Kommersant, and RIA Novosti led with the warning, while Lenta.ru and Meduza covered Armenian PM Pashinyan's defiant response. By afternoon, Putin's arrival in Astana dominated, with RT framing the visit as boosting Eurasian stability. The gas threat persisted throughout, merging with the Kazakh trip as Kommersant noted the irony of discussing Eurasian unity while pressuring another partner. Earlier, Ukrainian strikes on Sevastopol and Tuapse drew attention, but the editorial priority clearly shifted to the dual diplomatic offensive.