Reports early morning indicated Trump might implement new sanctions against Russia while considering lifting Biden-era restrictions on Ukraine's military capabilities. German Chancellor Merz clarified that some long-range strike restrictions were actually lifted months ago.
By midday, Trump advisor Keith Kellogg revealed that the US had received Ukraine's peace conditions and was awaiting Russia's response, suggesting Geneva as a potential venue for trilateral talks between Putin, Zelensky, and Trump. Turkey also offered to host negotiations.
Trump's rhetoric toward Putin escalated dramatically by evening, threatening "really bad things" and accusing him of "playing with fire" following three consecutive nights of massive Russian aerial attacks. The State Department downplayed interpretations of Trump's statements as indicating disappointment with Russia.
Heavy fighting continued along the frontline with 170 clashes reported throughout the day, most intense in the Pokrovsk sector.