Russian forces launched massive attacks on Ukraine's gas infrastructure and Odesa's power grid during early morning hours. Trump's accusations against Zelenskyy regarding a failed minerals deal dominated morning coverage, while Republicans compared Trump to Stalin.
Starmer's proposal to deploy 30,000 European troops in Ukraine gained traction across media platforms. By afternoon, Trump's envoy Kellogg met Zelenskyy in Kyiv, with Washington specifically requesting no press conference or statements - a sharp departure from diplomatic norms. Zelenskyy later indicated readiness for a "strong deal" regarding minerals and security.
Evening reports revealed US resistance to labeling Russia as "aggressor" in G7's third invasion anniversary statement, while claims emerged about US halting weapons sales to Ukraine. These developments followed the previous day's Saudi talks exclusion and Trump's escalating rhetoric against Kyiv.