The day saw significant diplomatic focus on security guarantees for Ukraine, building on previous discussions. In the morning, US President Trump's evolving rhetoric towards Putin and an upcoming conversation remained a point of media interest. Mid-day brought a major development: Putin extended an invitation for President Zelensky to hold talks in Moscow, promising security. However, Zelensky firmly responded by insisting that security guarantees, including an economic component, must be implemented immediately rather than after the cessation of hostilities. Concurrently, reports detailed plans for deploying a foreign military contingent to Ukraine, with Zelensky indicating Western troops would arrive in thousands. The afternoon featured President Zelensky's meeting with Slovak Prime Minister Fico, securing Slovakia's support for Ukraine's EU integration and discussing energy supplies. Combat persisted on the frontlines, including Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil infrastructure and reports of Russian chemical weapon use.