Ukrainian President Zelensky's diplomatic engagements in Rome dominated Italian headlines. In the morning, Zelensky arrived in Rome, first meeting with the Pope at Castel Gandolfo. During this meeting, he announced his intention to share a revised 20-point peace plan with the United States and the European Union. Concurrently, Donald Trump's criticisms of European leaders, labeling them as "weak" and "decadent," and his call for immediate elections in Ukraine, gained traction across various outlets. In the early afternoon, Zelensky met with Prime Minister Meloni at Palazzo Chigi, expressing trust in her for negotiations and reiterating his readiness for elections. Putin's assertion that Donbass is historically Russian also featured in reports. By evening, Zelensky further announced his plan to send the updated peace proposal to Washington.