17:42⇢Istanbul Talks Yield Single Agreement Point
⌨The newspapers report on limited progress in the first direct Ukraine-Russia negotiations in Istanbul after three years, with both sides agreeing on only one minor point after two hours of talks (Spiegel, TAZ, Zeit). Trump notably skipped these negotiations, prioritizing other matters (FR). Domestically, border control measures implemented by Chancellor Merz and Interior Minister Dobrindt have stopped 32 asylum seekers (Bild, Welt), though questions remain about their effectiveness (Junge Freiheit). Other coverage includes investigations into businessman René Benko (FAZ), the FDP's struggles under Christian Lindner (Stuttgarter Zeitung), and controversy over the AfD assessment by constitutional protection services (Sueddeutsche).