18:28⇢Trump Woos Saudi Arabia With Arms As Putin Mocks EU Sanctions
⌨The newspapers report extensively on Trump's diplomatic mission to the Middle East, particularly his visit to Saudi Arabia, described as part of his "special relationship" with Gulf leaders that focuses on investments, arms deals, and regional leadership (ANSA, HuffPost Italia, Avvenire). Meanwhile, the Russia-Ukraine tensions continue with Putin calling European leaders planning sanctions "deficient," while Zelensky threatens "stronger than ever" sanctions if Putin refuses peace talks (Corriere Della Sera, La Stampa, Sky TG24, Avvenire). In Turkey, the Kurdish PKK has announced its dissolution after 40 years of armed struggle, seen as a victory for Erdogan (Il Primato Nazionale). In sports, coverage follows Sinner's tennis match against Cerundolo at the Rome Internazionali (Adnkronos, La Repubblica).