The day opened with President Zelenskyy outlining his vision for security guarantees from the US, emphasizing readiness for elections under specific safety and legal conditions. Reports surfaced regarding Trump's administration not pressuring Ukraine for a quick peace agreement, contrasting with earlier concerns about potential US "betrayal" on Donbas.
Mid-day saw continued frontline reports, including Ukrainian forces repelling 177 Russian attacks and refuting claims of Siversk's capture, while Russian forces were reported advancing in Myrnohrad. An emerging threat from Transnistria, involving increased mobilization and drone production, was highlighted.
The afternoon brought a significant development with EU ambassadors agreeing to completely abandon Russian gas by 2028, marking a shift in European energy policy amidst ongoing blackouts in northern Ukrainian cities.