Trump's conflicting positions dominated coverage, threatening Zelensky with "big, big problems" over a minerals deal while simultaneously expressing anger at Putin and setting a "psychological deadline" for a ceasefire. As the night brought drone attacks on Kharkiv, damaging 11 high-rises and injuring three, morning reports confirmed Ukrainian-American detailed discussions on a revised minerals agreement draft.
By midday, international support for Ukraine crystallized with the arrival of 17 European parliamentary leaders and Sweden announcing its largest military aid package. Economic news revealed Ukraine's growth slowed to 2.9% in 2024 with a contraction in the last quarter, while Military Chief Syrskyi reported reduced casualties in March due to modernized training.
The third anniversary of the Bucha massacre brought solemn commemorations, with Zelensky noting 13 burned bodies remain unidentified. Meanwhile, French politician Marine Le Pen received a four-year prison sentence, promptly announcing an appeal.