US-Russia talks in Riyadh dominated headlines throughout the day, with negotiations continuing for 12 hours before ending without immediate agreement. Trump claimed discussions involved Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant ownership and rare earth minerals agreements with Ukraine, while Moscow denied any imminent deal signing.
President Mattarella delivered a forceful critique of tariffs during the Treaty of Rome anniversary, calling them "unacceptable" and asserting the EU has strength to counter these "unmotivated choices." His statements came as reports suggested Trump might implement "lighter" tariffs, potentially exempting autos, pharmaceuticals and chips.
Violence continued despite peace talks, with Russian attacks on Sumy hitting a school and pediatric hospital, injuring 88 people including 13 children. By evening, Israel arrested Hamdan Ballal, co-director of Oscar-winning documentary "No Other Land," with reports he was assaulted during detention.