The day was dominated by the secretive arrival of CIA Director John Ratcliffe in Moscow aboard a military aircraft, reported by multiple outlets from early afternoon onward. This mission coincided with Russia's rejection of Ukraine's peace proposal and the Vatican's diplomatic efforts via Cardinal Gallagher's meeting with Lavrov. Earlier, the US launched an 'economic D-Day' against Iran with sweeping sanctions, threatening China and Russia. Domestically, Leonardo Maria Del Vecchio resigned from all roles at EssilorLuxottica, citing impersonal management. The government announced a Council of Ministers meeting to extend fuel excise discounts, with a focus on low-income aid. In the evening, the death of country icon Dolly Parton at 80 became a major story.