- US President Donald Trump announced an immediate energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, claiming both nations had agreed to the deal.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated the announcement was news to him, but confirmed Kyiv would agree to the ceasefire if Moscow accepted it.
- Zelensky offered to hold elections in Ukraine if Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed to a 60-day total ceasefire, responding to Trump's calls for a new Ukrainian leader.
- Politicians including Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch and German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul criticised Trump's Russia deal and reaffirmed support for Ukraine.
- Meanwhile, Polish security services convened an emergency meeting following intelligence regarding a potential attack on Prime Minister Donald Tusk.
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