Reuters revealed three potential Trump peace plans for Ukraine, none including NATO membership, while Yermak departed for Washington to establish connections with Trump's circle. Luxembourg voiced explicit opposition to Ukraine's NATO membership, crystallizing internal Alliance divisions.
Parliament passed legislation on compensation for displaced persons' destroyed housing, while Kharkiv announced ambitious post-war expansion plans targeting 2.5 million inhabitants. The Foreign Ministry announced potential acquisition of 20 air defense systems by year-end.
House Speaker Johnson refused to bring Biden's $24 billion Ukraine aid package to vote, while Blinken called for "difficult decisions" regarding mobilization. Ukrainian forces reported liberating Novyi Komar in Donetsk region, capturing Russian marines. By evening, Bloomberg reported NATO's acceleration of arms supplies to strengthen Ukraine's negotiating position, while Zelenskyy announced sanctions against Georgian authorities for alignment with Moscow.