⌨Morning coverage was dominated by the escalating diplomatic crisis with Hungary, with multiple outlets reporting Hungary's detention of seven Oschadbank cash-in-transit employees, refusal of consular access, and allegations of money laundering, described by Ukrainian officials as 'state terrorism' and hostage-taking.
Midday attention shifted to a major prisoner exchange, with extensive reporting on the second consecutive day of returns, bringing 300 Ukrainian defenders and 2 civilians back from Russian captivity.
Evening coverage consolidated around the resolution of the Hungary crisis, with multiple sources confirming Hungary handed over the seven collectors at the border, declaring them safe, concluding the day's most prominent diplomatic confrontation.