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The front page of Corriere della Sera focuses on domestic economic issues, particularly rising fuel prices and a political debate on taxing extra profits, alongside significant international news concerning diplomatic efforts between the US and Russia and the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. The site…
Gasoline prices are soaring, with an additional extension on the diesel discount today, and prices reaching a record high of 3.1 euros per liter, impacting consumers and the economy.
Elly Schlein declares an emergency situation and calls for taxation on extra profits, arguing that those who have become excessively wealthy should contribute to the economy.
The CIA chief's visit to Moscow raises questions about whether it signals an impending agreement or worsened relations between the US and Russia, with a focus on the history of spy diplomacy.
The latest updates on the Ukraine war include a raid on a large Lukoil refinery and Moscow's announcement that it is working towards a prisoner exchange.
The Pope has dispatched Archbishop Gallagher to meet with Sergey Lavrov in an effort to restart peace negotiations, emphasizing that dialogue is the sole route to achieving peace.
The article discusses Vladimir Putin's recent setbacks and the possibility of a second mass mobilization, exploring the strategic temptation to open a new front in Kaliningrad.
