British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's unannounced visit to Kyiv culminated in a historic 100-year partnership agreement, while Russian drones attacked the capital during the signing ceremony. The agreement includes provisions for joint naval flotillas and annual military aid, with Britain committing to provide 150 artillery pieces and new air defense systems, including 15 Gravehawk units.
Ukrainian forces struck the Liskinskaya oil depot in Russia's Voronezh region, continuing the pattern of deep strikes following the previous day's 200-drone operation. NATO deployed Norwegian F-35s in Poland during the attacks, marking the alliance's first such response.
Reports emerged of Trump's team preparing dual approaches to Russian sanctions for forcing peace negotiations, while Zelenskyy discussed potential peace talks and suggested Trump could pressure Russia. Slovak PM Fico announced imminent meetings with Zelenskyy, while Britain expressed readiness to participate in future peacekeeping missions.