Russia's announced three-day "Victory Day" ceasefire proved meaningless, with Ukrainian defense forces reporting over 100 Russian attacks across the frontline. Despite the supposed truce, Russia dropped approximately 100 aerial bombs on Sumy region alone. Ukrainian forces liberated a forest area near Lyptsi in Kharkiv region, reclaiming over 200 hectares of territory.

The Rada ratified a minerals agreement with the United States with overwhelming support (338 votes), leading to Trump announcing a call with Zelensky. The EU transferred €1 billion from frozen Russian assets to Ukraine.

By evening, white smoke above the Sistine Chapel signaled the election of Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost as Pope Leo XIV - the first American pontiff. Shortly after, Zelensky and Trump held their phone conversation, with Zelensky reporting that Trump confirmed his desire to end the war and called for a 30-day ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia.