The day's narrative was dominated by Donald Trump's statements regarding a peace plan for Ukraine. Early reports indicated Trump's assertion that only Zelenskyy disliked the proposed plan, with multiple sources quoting his claim that Ukrainian people were "delighted." This intensified concerns about potential territorial concessions and sovereignty implications, echoing previous days' discussions on peace initiatives.
As the day progressed, European capitals expressed alarm over Trump's reported push for a year-end resolution, perceiving it as favoring the Kremlin. Concurrently, Ukraine continued its strikes on Russian oil infrastructure, with a significant fire reported at a refinery in Yaroslavl and repeated SBU attacks on Caspian Sea oil platforms.