05:14⇢Trump Proposes Vatican Peace Talks While Putin Demands Memorandum First
⌨The newspapers report extensively on Trump's two-hour call with Putin regarding Ukraine peace negotiations (Adnkronos, ANSA, Corriere, HuffPost, Il Sole 24 Ore, La Repubblica, La Stampa, Sky TG24). Trump proposed immediate peace talks, suggesting the Vatican as a potential venue (Corriere, La Stampa, Sky TG24). Putin rejected an immediate ceasefire but indicated willingness to work on a peace memorandum (ANSA, Corriere, HuffPost, Il Sole, Sky TG24). Zelensky stated he was "ready to study" Russia's proposal but refused to withdraw from Ukrainian-controlled territories (ANSA, Sky TG24). Prime Minister Meloni offered Italy's help in facilitating peace contacts (ANSA, Corriere, HuffPost). In domestic news, there's coverage of an upcoming referendum on labor issues (Avvenire).