The ceasefire proposal mediated by Trump and Saudi Arabia's Bin Salman dominated morning coverage, with Ukraine accepting terms while pressure shifted to Putin for a response. By mid-morning, newspapers reported Ukraine withdrawing from Russia's Kursk region, abandoning territory that had served as a bargaining chip in negotiations.
Simultaneously, EU-US trade tensions escalated as Brussels announced €26 billion in retaliatory tariffs against "unjustified" American steel and aluminum duties, marking a significant deterioration in transatlantic relations. This trade confrontation occurred alongside defense cooperation discussions, with reports indicating fifteen European countries willing to participate in a Ukraine peace mission.
Domestically, tensions persisted within Spain's coalition regarding military spending increases, while the Ábalos corruption case expanded to include four female associates required to testify. By evening, media attention shifted to the Madrid derby Champions League match, which Real Madrid won in a penalty shootout after Atlético's early lead.