Del 22/02/2022 — Quotidiani

The Italian newspapers on , were heavily dominated by the escalating crisis in Ukraine, just days before the full-scale invasion, alongside domestic news regarding COVID-19 restrictions and political maneuvering.

Intense diplomatic efforts and threats of Western sanctions were covered extensively, with newspapers analyzing the potential impact on European security and energy supplies.

Reports focused on the stability of the Draghi government, economic recovery plans (PNRR), and the rising cost of energy.

Headlines focused on Russian President Vladimir Putin's recognition of the separatist regions of Donetsk and Luhansk in eastern Ukraine as independent states, and his order to send troops into these areas. Major newspapers like Corriere della Sera and la Repubblica reported this as a critical escalation towards war.