President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a conversation with the Prime Minister of Italy, Giorgia Meloni. Italy will send equipment for Ukraine's energy infrastructure in the coming days.
Tensions are rising within Italy's coalition regarding further financial and military aid to Ukraine in 2026. The League party has called for the return of frozen Russian assets, while the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Prime Minister support aid.
Spiegel reported that the Élysée Palace, in a statement to the German publication, denied that Macron had spoken of any betrayal.
Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani stated that it was premature for the country to participate in the NATO program for purchasing American weapons for Ukraine due to peace talks. This indicates a change in the strategy of Giorgia Meloni's government regarding Ukraine.
The Italian parliament unanimously approved a law on femicide, which provides for life imprisonment for the murder of a woman on the basis of gender. This decision was a response to the high-profile murder of Giulia Cecchettin, which caused mass protests and demands for changes in society.
Finnish President Alexander Stubb stated that Donald Trump is making significant efforts to find a solution to the war in Ukraine. Stubb and Prime Minister Meloni discussed a 28-point plan with him on the sidelines of the G20 summit.
The administration of US President Donald Trump has told Ukrainian and European officials that there is little room for negotiation on a plan to end the war with Russia. The US is pressuring Volodymyr Zelenskyy to sign an agreement, drafted with Moscow's help, by Thursday.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz discussed the American proposal for a peaceful settlement in Ukraine. The leaders emphasized the importance of supporting negotiation processes and the desire to achieve a just peace.
Italian Defense Minister Crosetto has proposed creating a civilian-military unit of up to 5,000 people to combat hybrid warfare. This initiative aims to protect critical sectors and counter disinformation.
Libyan military official Osama Al-Masri Njim, released from prison by Italy in January, has been arrested in Tripoli. He is accused of torture and violence against prisoners, including the death of one inmate.
Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto announced the 12th package of military aid for Ukraine, which will be presented in the near future. Italy has already provided 11 aid packages worth up to 3 billion euros, including SAMP/T systems.
Slovenia has joined the PURL initiative, which allows European NATO allies to purchase American weapons for Ukraine. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha noted this as leadership among partners.
Italy refused to approve the Giorgia Meloni government's project to build a bridge that was supposed to connect mainland Italy with the island of Sicily. The cost of the structure was estimated at 13.5 billion euros.
The US President and the NATO Secretary General are pressuring the Italian Prime Minister for the country to join the PURL program. Giorgia Meloni is currently considering the advisability of such a decision.
Giorgia Meloni emphasized the importance of unity between the EU and the US to achieve a ceasefire in Ukraine. Italy is preparing its 12th package of military aid to Ukraine, which will include ammunition and missiles for SAMP/T air defense systems.
Italy is preparing its 12th military aid package for Ukraine, which will include new supplies of ammunition and missiles for SAMP/T air defense systems. The package could be approved by the end of the year, depending on the speed of parliamentary procedures.
The European Union has confirmed financial support for Ukraine until 2027 and is increasing sanctions pressure on Russia. The use of frozen Russian assets to protect against aggression is also being considered.
President Zelenskyy met with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni to discuss energy protection and SAFE defense projects. They also raised the issue of using frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine.
Italy expects a record low number of births in 2025, which will deepen the demographic crisis. Last year, 370,000 newborns were registered, the lowest since 1861, and the birth rate fell to 1.13.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European leaders, including Merz, Macron, and Starmer, advocated for an immediate ceasefire. They propose considering the current line of contact as a starting point for negotiations, supporting Trump's position.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that Ukraine has Europe's full support on its path to peace. He emphasized the importance of creating a realistic peace plan after the meeting between Zelenskyy and Trump.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a phone conversation with a group of European leaders and representatives of the "Coalition of the Willing" after a meeting with Donald Trump. Among the participants were Ursula von der Leyen, António Costa, Alexander Stubb, the Prime Minister of Norway, Keir Starmer, Meloni, NATO Secretary General Rutte, and Tusk.
US President Donald Trump praised Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, calling him a "fantastic" and "great leader. " Trump also mentioned his support for Orban in the last election, where he won by a 28-point margin.
US President Donald Trump commented on the appearance of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni during a joint photo opportunity after the Gaza agreement. Meloni, the only woman in the photo, maintained a serious expression during the praise.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a conversation with the Prime Minister of Italy, Giorgia Meloni. Threats from Russia and security guarantees were discussed, as well as preparations for the next coalition meeting.
Port workers in Italy are on strike, blocking the ports of Genoa, Livorno, and Trieste to prevent the transport of weapons to Israel. In Milan, a pro-Palestinian protest escalated into clashes with police, who used tear gas.
President Zelenskyy offered Poland assistance and training in shooting down Russian drones, including "Shaheds. " This occurred after 19 Russian drones entered Polish airspace.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk will hold talks with the presidents of Ukraine, France, the NATO Secretary General, and the prime ministers of Italy and Great Britain. This comes amid recent incidents involving Russian drones and the redeployment of Polish troops to the border with Belarus.
President Zelenskyy stated that 26 out of 35 countries are ready to provide real security support to Ukraine, including the USA. He also discussed with Trump paths to peace and disappointment with some European countries that finance Russia.
Giorgia Meloni stated that Italy would not send troops to Ukraine but was ready to support monitoring and training initiatives outside its borders. She also proposed a collective security mechanism for Ukraine, inspired by Article 5 of the Washington Treaty.
