The morning began with reports detailing Trump's envoy Kellogg's first meeting with Ukraine's ambassador, where he rated current sanctions against Russia "three out of ten" while promising to double them under Trump. By midday, sources claimed Trump's peace deal was "90% ready," coinciding with confirmation of Ukraine's 5km advance into Russia's Kursk region.
The afternoon saw Trump announcing plans to meet Zelenskyy next week, while also indicating intention to speak with Putin. Zelenskyy confirmed upcoming negotiations with Trump's team and validated the Kursk offensive's progress.
Evening developments centered on Ukraine's military recruitment plans for ages 18-24 and a potential US-Ukraine gas storage deal. The Justice Department's dissolution of its Russian oligarch task force continued generating discussion throughout the day, marking a shift in US policy approach.