The US-Ukraine ceasefire proposal dominated French media throughout the day. Morning coverage reported Ukraine accepting a 30-day truce with Washington immediately resuming military aid and intelligence sharing. By midday, Trump announced negotiators heading to Moscow "right now," while Russia requested "complete information" before responding.
Putin, visiting Kursk for the first time since Ukraine's incursion, ordered its "complete liberation" as Ukrainian forces reportedly collapsed there - undermining their negotiating position. Meanwhile, the French National Assembly passed a resolution supporting Ukraine and authorizing seizure of Russian assets.
Trade war intensified with the EU announcing April 1st tariffs on $26 billion of American products including boats, motorcycles, and bourbon, prompting Trump to threaten retaliation. Analysts warned of potential global recession.
Crime news featured a mafia boss assassination on highway A41, while healthcare workers protested increasing violence against medical staff.