European marginalization in Ukraine peace talks materialized as Russia and US announced direct negotiations in Riyadh, explicitly excluding European participation. The morning's Paris summit revealed deep divisions over potential troop deployments to Ukraine, with Sánchez calling such discussions "premature." Zelensky declared he would not recognize any peace agreements made without Ukraine's participation.
Economic headlines highlighted growing wealth concentration, with Amancio Ortega's fortune increasing by €25 billion to €120 billion. Spanish energy companies' €2 billion Russian fuel imports in 2024 drew attention to continuing economic ties with Moscow.
By evening, new documentation in the Koldo corruption case emerged, with Aldama providing photos and notes regarding political meetings. Netanyahu's embrace of Trump's post-Gaza plan, excluding both Hamas and the Palestinian Authority, signaled further alignment with US positions over European concerns.