Putin's unprecedented Easter ceasefire announcement dominated Italian media, declaring a 30-hour pause in Ukraine operations starting at 17:00. Ukrainian officials responded skeptically, reporting Russian drones still active despite the announced truce. Zelensky later suggested extending the ceasefire if it proved genuine.
Simultaneously, US-Iran nuclear talks commenced at Oman's Rome embassy, with Tehran stating they sought "agreement, not surrender" while calling Israel "the only obstacle" to a nuclear-free Middle East. Officials described the atmosphere as "constructive."
Vice President Vance's Rome visit continued with Vatican meetings on migration and international situations, followed by breakfast with Italian ministers.
The US Supreme Court's suspension of Venezuelan deportations from Texas received significant coverage, blocking a key Trump immigration policy. Italian media also reported the first migrant deportation from Italy's Albania detention center.