The Ukraine-US minerals agreement dominated coverage, with the Cabinet publishing the full text showing Ukraine retains ownership while granting the US influence over who purchases resources. The deal covers 57 minerals and includes military aid provisions. Zelensky called it "truly equal" as it moved to parliament for ratification.

Trump approved the first direct commercial weapons sale to Ukraine worth $50 million and dispatched mothballed F-16 fighters, partially lifting his military aid freeze. His national security adviser Waltz resigned and will become UN ambassador.

Zelensky imposed sanctions against former adviser Arestovych, explaining the decision during afternoon statements. Russian drone strikes hit Odesa overnight and later targeted Zaporizhzhia with at least 10 strikes, killing one person and wounding 14. Senator Graham pushed "bone-crushing" sanctions legislation with a 500% tariff on Russian oil buyers if Putin rejects peace talks.