The Trump-Putin call aftermath continued to evolve, with their limited 30-day energy infrastructure ceasefire agreement gaining clarity. Trump later spoke with Zelensky in what both called an "excellent" conversation, with Zelensky remarkably declaring peace "possible this year" and Trump offering to help secure European air defense systems.
Domestically, Parliament erupted after Prime Minister Meloni declared "the Europe of the Ventotene Manifesto is not my Europe," causing two session suspensions amid opposition protests. Opposition leader Schlein called it an "outrage to memory," while later that evening, actor Roberto Benigni countered on television by celebrating Ventotene's "heroes" and the European project.
In Turkey, Istanbul Mayor Imamoglu's arrest as a primary Erdogan opponent sparked international concern, with protests banned and metro services closed to prevent demonstrations.
Pope Francis showed improvement, with mechanical ventilation suspended and oxygen needs reduced.