The day's reporting centered on President Zelenskyy's diplomatic efforts in Berlin and his rejection of certain peace proposals. Morning reports highlighted Ukraine's successful strategy in responding to Trump's peace plan, alongside significant Russian attacks involving missiles and UAVs, and ongoing frontline clashes. Ukraine also conducted strikes on Russian oil infrastructure in Crimea and Russia's Krasnodar and Volgograd regions.
By early afternoon, Zelenskyy arrived in Germany, stressing that any peace plan would require compromises. Later, meetings commenced between Zelenskyy, Merz, and US special envoys. Zelenskyy notably rejected US proposals suggesting Ukraine withdraw from Donbas while Russia did not enter, deeming the idea unfair. Negotiations are set to continue into Monday.