Fighter Jets Land as Kursk Burns

Ukraine received a new batch of F-16s from the Netherlands and Mirage 2000s from France, marking a significant expansion of air capabilities. The delivery coincided with reports of Ukrainian forces launching an offensive in Russia's Kursk region with 500 personnel and 50 armored vehicles.

Zelenskyy signaled readiness for talks with Putin, continuing the negotiation narrative that emerged with Trump's mineral resources proposal from previous days. The debate over wartime elections intensified, with Kellogg emphasizing constitutional constraints.

By evening, air raid alerts sounded across Ukraine due to drone threats. Russian forces reportedly attempted to launch an Oreshnik missile at Kyiv, but it fell on Russian territory. The General Staff reported 89 combat engagements along the front lines, maintaining the intensity level from previous days.