05:48⇢Twelve-Hour US-Russia Talks Yield No Breakthrough
⌨The newspapers report extensively on US-Russia talks in Riyadh, with 12-hour negotiations described as "fiume" (Il Giornale, Adnkronos, La Stampa, Sky TG24). Reports indicate Putin wants annexed regions recognized while discussions cover territorial issues, the Black Sea, and energy matters (Adnkronos, Corriere). Despite talks, Russian attacks continue, with a raid on Sumy causing 94 injuries (La Stampa, Sky TG24). In Middle East coverage, Israel arrested Palestinian filmmaker Hamdan Ballal, co-director of the Oscar-winning documentary "No Other Land" (ANSA, Il Manifesto). Economic headlines highlight Italy's 8.7% wage decline, the worst in G20 (La Repubblica), and weakening EU auto market with February registrations down 3.1% (Il Sole 24 Ore).