The morning brought Delmastro's conviction aftermath, with ANM expressing concern over government attacks on judicial independence. By noon, reports emerged of Putin planning to declare victory over Ukraine on February 24th, while Trump's team floated plans for Zelensky's potential exile in France.
Chinese scientists' discovery of a new bat coronavirus capable of human transmission briefly captured media attention, before focus shifted to the Pope's deteriorating condition. Evening medical bulletins revealed Francis faces sepsis risk despite breathing independently, with doctors abandoning earlier optimism for a more grave prognosis.
The night concluded with an attack at Berlin's Holocaust Memorial, while Apple yielded to Trump's pressure by redirecting Mexican investments to the US. The day's coverage reflected the continued erosion of Ukraine's diplomatic position, with Meloni attempting to maintain support while US stance shifts toward compromise.
