Morning coverage focused on Putin's "nuanced" response to Trump's ceasefire proposal, with Zelensky calling it manipulation while SBU drones successfully struck Russian gas compressor stations and S-300/S-400 missile depots. The General Staff firmly denied Trump's claim that Ukrainian forces were surrounded in Kursk region, with Zelensky later declaring the Kursk operation had "fulfilled its purpose."
Activist Demyan Hanul was assassinated in central Odesa, with authorities quickly arresting a 46-year-old deserter as the suspected shooter. Media speculated whether local political forces or Russian agents were behind the contract killing.
By evening, G7 countries discussed additional sanctions and support for Ukraine should Russia reject the ceasefire proposal. A Russian missile strike on a Kryvyi Rih residential area injured 12 people, including two children, demonstrating continued hostilities despite ceasefire discussions. Trump claimed to have received "quite good news" about potential ceasefire progress.