The day's editorial priorities centered on the evolving Ukraine conflict. Early reports detailed a Russian nuclear site fire following a drone interception near Kursk. As the day progressed, international calls for peace intensified, with Donald Trump urging an end to the "carnage" and President Zelensky reiterating the need for a "just peace" while firmly rejecting compromise. A significant development was the exchange of 146 prisoners between Ukraine and Russia. In the afternoon, focus shifted to preconditions for a potential Putin-Zelensky summit, with Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov insisting on preliminary Istanbul talks and substantial content. President Zelensky then suggested a foreign military presence would be necessary post-war, a proposal promptly met with Italian Foreign Minister Tajani's reaffirmation against Italian troop deployment. Earlier, the Salvini-Macron diplomatic rift saw Tajani clarify foreign policy responsibilities, while a severe storm in Romagna caused significant disruption.