Following yesterday's Putin-Trump call, Russian media extensively covered Trump's apparent readiness to withdraw from Ukraine negotiations and unwillingness to impose new sanctions on Russia. Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov revealed Putin had confirmed Russia's goal of achieving a "fair settlement" in Ukraine, while state media claimed European leaders were "shocked" by Trump's position.

By midday, the EU approved its 17th sanctions package against Russia despite Trump's opposition. Putin aide Ushakov disclosed that Putin had told Trump about thwarted terrorist attacks near the Kremlin before Victory Day celebrations.

Former president Medvedev declared Ukraine has "one last chance" for negotiations without preconditions, claiming Ukraine lacks legitimate leadership authorized to sign a peace agreement. Military reports throughout the day claimed Russian forces destroyed 70 Ukrainian soldiers in Sumy region and shot down numerous Ukrainian drones over Russian territory.