Poland's Defense Minister supports the initiative to increase NATO defense spending to 5% of GDP. Warsaw already allocates 4.7% of GDP to defense and calls on other countries to reach this goal within 10 years.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Italy and met with Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. An official meeting ceremony was held, and talks with President Sergio Mattarella are also planned.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrives on a visit to Italy. He is scheduled to meet with Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and President Sergio Mattarella.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy will meet with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni at 20:30 Kyiv time today. Tomorrow he is scheduled to meet with Italian President Mattarella.
The President of Ukraine will meet with Georgia Maloney at the Palazzo Gigi on January 9 at 20:30 Kyiv time. The next day, he is scheduled to meet with Italian President Sergio Mattarella.
U. S. President Joe Biden has canceled his planned trip to Rome due to large-scale wildfires in Los Angeles. Meetings with the Pope, Italian Prime Minister, and Ukrainian President Zelensky are canceled.
The Italian government is negotiating a €1. 5 billion contract with SpaceX for telecommunications security. The agreement provides for encryption of government and military communications for 5 years.
George Meloni called Elon Musk a “brilliant man” and “a great personality of our time. ” The Italian prime minister criticized those who changed their attitude to the billionaire because of his position.
The Italian government approves a decree-law extending the authorization for the transfer of military equipment to Ukraine.
Viktor Orban told EU leaders that he was not ready to extend sanctions against Russia until after Trump's inauguration in the United States. At the EU summit, the Hungarian prime minister called on Europeans to “show strategic patience.
The EU's top diplomat called for an end to pressure on Zelenskyy regarding negotiations with Russia and for real security guarantees. Kallas emphasized that supporting Ukraine is now cheaper than the consequences of a possible Russian victory.
Prime Minister Maloni will meet with Zelenskyy and other leaders before the European Council to coordinate further actions.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announced the development of the 16th package of EU sanctions against Russia. Italy will continue to support the sanctions policy and help companies that comply with it.
George Maloney is recognized as the most powerful person in Europe by Politico. Ursula von der Leyen, Friedrich Merz, and Mark Rutte topped other categories of the ranking.
The president of Ukraine held a telephone conversation with the prime minister of Italy regarding the 10th aid package. The leaders agreed to strengthen coordination to increase the supply of air defense systems.
The President of Italy has signed a law that provides for penalties of up to two years in prison and fines of up to one million euros for surrogacy outside the country.
The G7 leaders reaffirmed their unwavering support for Ukraine in its struggle for sovereignty. The member states will continue to put pressure on Russia through sanctions and export restrictions.
In Turin, during student protests, an unknown person threw a homemade bomb at the police, injuring 15 police officers. The protesters opposed the policies of the Maloney government and supported Palestine.
The European Council announced that Russian assets will remain frozen until the aggression against Ukraine ends. Italy is working on a loan to Ukraine secured by the interest from the blocked Russian assets.
President Zelenskyy reported positive signals from some countries on long-range weapons. He has discussed the issue with the leaders of the United States, Britain, Germany, France, and Italy, but noted that he would like more resolve from the United States.
President Zelenskyy said that 18 EU members had commented on Ukraine's Victory Plan. Most speakers supported the plan, and long-range weapons were discussed with some countries.
The Italian parliament has banned couples from traveling abroad for surrogacy. Violators face a fine of up to 1 million euros and up to 2 years in prison.
An Italian navy ship has delivered 16 migrants to Albania under a new agreement between the countries. This is the first group of refugees to be accommodated in the new reception center in the port of Shenjin.
Italian Prime Minister Meloni has announced that she is working on a loan to Ukraine secured by the interest from Russia's frozen assets in the EU. This is the result of the G7 agreement in June under the Italian presidency.
The head of the Presidential Administration, Andriy Yermak, said that the partners understand the logic of Ukraine's Victory Plan. Ukraine expects concrete steps from its partners in response to the plan.
The President of Ukraine called for action together to guarantee a lasting peace and force Russia to peace. Zelenskyy presented the Victory Plan in Britain, Italy, Germany, and France.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announced a conference on Ukraine's recovery in Rome on July 10-11, 2025. She emphasized that Ukraine is not alone, and Italy will support it for as long as it takes.
The President of Ukraine presented the Victory Plan to the leaders of Italy, France and Britain. On Friday, Zelenskyy plans to discuss the plan with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz to achieve a just peace.
The President of Ukraine presented the economic component of the Victory Plan to Maloney. Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of special economic opportunities in Ukraine and preventing Russian control over critical resources.
The President of Ukraine said that the implementation of the Victory Plan will force Russia to end the war. Zelenskyy discussed with the Italian Prime Minister the preparation of a new security package and the situation at the front.