Macron and Starmer's proposal for a month-long ceasefire in air, sea, and energy sectors dominated morning coverage, though reports later revealed disagreements between France and Britain on implementation details.
The narrative shifted dramatically with news of a Russian missile strike on a military training ground in Dnipropetrovsk region. Ground Forces Commander Drapatyi confirmed casualties and removed two senior officers, indicating potential security failures. The incident triggered broad investigations.
Trump's criticism of Zelenskyy's "peace is distant" statement evolved into broader tensions, with WSJ reporting US halting funding for new weapons purchases. White House messaging showed alignment with Kremlin positions, while Britain signaled readiness to enforce a no-fly zone as part of a peace deal. By evening, reports emerged of US preparations to potentially ease Russian sanctions, while a minerals agreement with Ukraine appeared closer to signing.