Trump's lengthy call with Putin dominated coverage, with newspapers describing it as a tactical victory for Moscow. By morning, Trump had announced "immediate negotiations" possibly at the Vatican, creating anxiety among European leaders who felt sidelined. The Bielefeld knife attack investigation escalated with the arrest of a Syrian suspect with Islamist connections, leading to federal prosecution taking over the case by afternoon.

Political violence statistics commanded significant attention, with reports of a 40% increase in politically motivated crimes and approximately 12 daily victims of right-wing violence. The WHO's adoption of a new pandemic agreement received coverage amid geopolitical tensions.

By afternoon, three construction workers died in a gondola accident in Baden-Württemberg. The day closed with the EU approving its 17th sanctions package against Russia, even as analysts questioned its effectiveness given Putin's apparent diplomatic triumph with Trump.