The Kremlin signaled diplomatic openings, suggesting a Putin-Zelensky summit might be possible after reaching certain agreements, marking a shift from yesterday's exchange-only approach. Trump inserted himself, threatening sanctions against Russia without a peace deal while claiming Putin was "tired of war." Israel launched a major Gaza offensive called "Gideon's Chariots," with at least 153 Palestinian deaths reported.

In Milan, police used water cannons against protesters challenging a far-right "Remigration Summit" in Gallarate, which Interior Minister Piantedosi defended as representing "strong ideas."

By afternoon, Jasmine Paolini made history before President Mattarella, defeating American Coco Gauff 6-4, 6-2 to become the first Italian woman in 40 years to win the Rome tennis tournament.

The evening brought concern over an avalanche in Switzerland with feared Italian casualties, while Austria won Eurovision with Italy's Lucio Corsi finishing fifth and Israel second amid protests.