Morning reports covered overnight Ukrainian drone attacks, with Russian sources claiming interception of 47 drones, primarily over Rostov region. Defense Minister Belousov's unannounced visit to North Korea dominated early coverage, with announcements of expanded military cooperation.
By midday, over 100 Georgian diplomats signed a protest letter against their government's decision to freeze EU accession talks, with the ambassador to Bulgaria resigning. Russian intelligence services released claims about NATO planning to "freeze" the Ukraine conflict, while introducing peacekeepers - a narrative that received extensive coverage throughout the day.
Evening brought renewed fighting in Syria, with militants entering Aleppo's outskirts. A major technical disruption affected Russian banking and delivery services. Ryabkov's statement about potential resumption of nuclear testing closed the day's developments, while protests in Tbilisi continued with special forces deploying water cannons.