Trade Pact, Energy Replaced

Russian media increasingly focused on external economic and security developments. The evening's primary narrative centered on reports of a newly struck US-EU trade deal, prominently highlighting the European Commission's intent to replace Russian energy with US fuel. This followed persistent daytime coverage of President Putin's Navy Day activities in St. Petersburg, showcasing his public interactions and naval inspections while announcing military transformations. Concurrently, extensive Ukrainian drone attacks across Russian regions remained a consistent feature, leading to incidents like the cancellation of the St. Petersburg Navy Parade. Earlier in the day, a notable international discussion emerged concerning Austria's readiness to consider NATO membership, often framed in relation to Russian security concerns.