Russia intensified attacks overnight, with a deadly strike on Pavlohrad killing three people including a child. Morning brought confirmation of high-ranking Russian General Staff officer Yaroslav Moskalyk's assassination near Moscow when his car was bombed.
Reuters published Trump's full peace proposal, revealing demands that Ukraine cede Crimea permanently. Trump explicitly stated "Crimea will stay with Russia" and claimed Zelensky understands this reality. He also demanded Ukraine immediately sign a rare earth metals agreement.
Zelensky acknowledged Ukraine lacks weapons to liberate Crimea by force but stated Ukraine won't legally recognize any occupied territories. He revealed details of Ukraine's counter-proposal to Trump's plan, which emphasizes the need for a complete ceasefire first.
The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry denied receiving official signals about US withdrawal from negotiations despite Trump reportedly threatening to exit talks next week without an agreement.