Following yesterday's breakthrough Jeddah negotiations, Ukraine's agreement to a conditional 30-day ceasefire dominated coverage throughout the day. Morning reports confirmed the US resumed intelligence sharing and military aid to Ukraine as part of the deal. By midday, Zelensky stated he expects "strong steps" from the US if Russia rejects the ceasefire.
Trump announced a delegation was heading to Moscow for negotiations, claiming he had received "positive signals" while emphasizing "everything depends on Russia." Senator Rubio suggested ceasefire could be achieved within days if Moscow agrees.
Reuters and Bloomberg reported Putin is dissatisfied with the proposal but may eventually accept while attempting to extract concessions. European intelligence allegedly obtained documents suggesting Russia believes peace is impossible before 2026.
Meanwhile, fighting continued with Russian strikes on Kryvyi Rih killing one woman and injuring 14. Commander Syrsky confirmed ongoing battles around Sudzha in Kursk region, with Ukrainian forces making tactical retreats when necessary.