Trump's diplomatic offensive dominated morning coverage, with his threat of sanctions against Russia unless Putin negotiates. His special envoy Kellogg received a 100-day deadline to end the war, though media sources expressed skepticism about the timeline's feasibility.
Zelenskyy revealed Putin's early-war demand to replace him with Medvedchuk, while maintaining Ukraine needs 200,000 European peacekeepers post-ceasefire. The military reported intercepting 65 of 99 Russian drones overnight, while defending against 61 assault attempts near Pokrovsk.
Evening brought news of North Korea preparing additional troop deployments to support Russia, while the EU announced €35 billion in aid for 2025. German Defense Minister warned of possible Russian aggression against NATO within four years, connecting Trump's peace initiative to broader European security concerns.