The day's significant development revolved around the unveiling of a US and European draft for security guarantees to Ukraine, as reported by NYT. These proposals reportedly aimed to persuade Ukraine towards territorial concessions and foregoing NATO membership, generating concerns from Moscow regarding European involvement. This follows previous days' discussions on peace talks and security guarantees. In the early afternoon, Russia conducted a missile attack on Zaporizhzhia, injuring dozens and damaging residential buildings. Concurrently, Putin stated Russia's readiness to accelerate its offensive. Later, President Zelenskyy stated that Moscow is preparing 2026 to be a year of war, and the US Senate adopted a defense budget with implications for Ukraine's financing.