17:36⇢Trump Signs Major Deals During Middle East Tour
⌨The newspapers report on three main developments: Russia-Ukraine negotiations, Trump's Middle East tour, and Algeria's consideration of reinstating the death penalty. Ukraine and Russia have agreed to exchange 1,000 prisoners each (Le Monde, Libération), with Ukraine calling for a high-level meeting between leaders as the next step. Donald Trump completed a four-day tour of Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and UAE, signing major business deals and making diplomatic advances regarding Syria sanctions and Iran's nuclear program (France TV Info). Meanwhile, Algeria is reportedly ready to reinstate the death penalty, a move seen as part of an authoritarian consolidation (Le Point). Other topics include singer Louane's Eurovision preparations (Le Parisien) and concerns about "Covid babies" born during lockdowns (Le Figaro).