Russia launched a record 273 drones against Kyiv overnight, killing one woman and injuring three, including a child. Defense forces intercepted 88 drones while 128 were lost to tracking.

Pope Leo XIV was officially enthroned at the Vatican, with Zelensky attending alongside US officials. The Ukrainian president later held meetings with Vice President Vance and Senator Rubio, describing the conversations as "good" while discussing Russia's "unrealistic conditions" at the Istanbul talks. Zelensky also sent Trump a letter with new cooperation proposals ahead of Monday's scheduled call.

Ukraine's intelligence warned of Russia planning an "instructional-combat" launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile overnight. Military reports indicated 130-167 combat clashes along the frontline.

International politics showed pro-EU candidates leading in both Romanian and Polish elections, despite pro-Russian claims to the contrary in Romania.