Putin's three-day ceasefire proposal from yesterday was officially rejected by Ukraine, the US, and European leaders, with Zelensky calling it "a manipulation" and "farce." Trump's team countered with demands for a comprehensive 30-day ceasefire, threatening to withdraw from negotiations without progress.

Military updates showed Russian forces pushing toward the border of three Ukrainian regions as defense officials committed to sending administrative recruitment personnel to frontlines. North Korea's military role received unprecedented acknowledgment with Putin publicly thanking Kim Jong Un for support.

The SBU arrested defense plant management for supplying defective mines to the front, highlighting internal challenges in weapons production. As US Vice President Vance warned the conflict could trigger nuclear war, Ukraine reported losing nearly 50% of its gas production to Russian attacks.

The day ended with a massive Russian drone strike on Kharkiv, injuring at least 39 people across 16 separate attacks.