The meeting between the US and Russian presidents could take place next Monday, with Rome being considered as the venue. This would be the first meeting between Trump and Putin since Trump's return to office.
July 2024 was the third hottest month on record globally. The temperature was 0.27°C cooler than the record-breaking July 2023 and 0.23°C cooler than July 2024.
Renowned director Francis Ford Coppola underwent heart surgery at the Tor Vergata hospital in Rome. He was urgently hospitalized due to arrhythmia upon his arrival in Italy.
Francis Ford Coppola was taken to the Tor Vergata polyclinic in Rome. The 86-year-old director was hospitalized after participating in the Magna Grecia Film Festival.
On July 26, Italian airports will be paralyzed due to mass strikes, affecting Ryanair, EasyJet, Volotea, and Wizz Air. Strikes will also take place in Spain and Portugal, intensifying chaos for travelers.
July 22 marks Mango Day, World Brain Day, Pi Approximation Day, Summer Rest Day, Hammock Day, and the Day of Saint Mary Magdalene Equal to the Apostles. On this day in 2014, Sievierodonetsk was liberated from pro-Russian militants.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Andriy Sybiha announced the creation of a new format of cooperation Ukraine – Benelux, which will unite Ukraine with Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg. The first ministerial meeting will take place in the near future, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has also initiated a strategy regarding the Arctic, Antarctic, and the World Ocean.
A large-scale anti-corruption investigation is underway in Milan, involving over 70 individuals, including Mayor Giuseppe Sala and leading developers. Suspicions of non-transparent schemes could shake investor confidence in the Milan real estate market.
TIME magazine dedicated its cover to Ukrainian children illegally taken to Russia, highlighting fears about their return. President Zelenskyy called on partners to help bring back thousands of abducted children.
Following the URC2025 conference, Ukraine received EUR 232. 7 million for recovery. The funds will be used for compensation for destroyed housing, restoration of cultural heritage and irrigation systems in Odesa region, as well as transport networks.
Special Representative of US President Donald Trump, Keith Kellogg, will arrive in Kyiv on Monday and stay in Ukraine for a whole week. He emphasized the need for a "Marshall Plan" for Ukraine's reconstruction.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with American senators Lindsey Graham and Richard Blumental in Rome. They discussed strengthening air defense, arms supplies, joint weapons production, and a bill on additional sanctions against Russia.
The Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine and Italy signed a Declaration of Intent within the framework of the Tallinn Mechanism. Italy will allocate 1 million euros to strengthen Ukraine's cyber resilience and post-war recovery.
Leaders of the Coalition of the Willing discussed strengthening support for Ukraine and pressuring Russia, urging it to stop attacks on civilians. Participants agreed on further restrictive measures against Russia's war economy and providing Ukraine with military support totaling at least 40 billion euros in 2025.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo in Rome. The parties discussed the situation on the battlefield, support for Ukraine's defense production, and joint arms production, as well as challenges for Europe due to Russia's cooperation with allies.
A coalition of 31 countries supporting Ukraine is establishing a permanent headquarters in Paris under the leadership of Great Britain and France, which will later move to London. A coordination group will also be created in Kyiv, led by a British general.
On July 10, a meeting of the Coalition of the Willing took place, where countries agreed to strengthen economic pressure on Russia, including sanctions, to achieve a ceasefire and negotiations. Economic and military support for Ukraine will also continue.
A meeting of the Coalition of the Willing took place in Rome, which for the first time was joined by representatives of the USA: General Kellogg and Senators Graham and Blumenthal. A peacekeeping mission to deter Russia and the necessity of negotiations are being discussed.
The President of Ukraine in Rome called on partners to help return thousands of Ukrainian children abducted by Russia. He emphasized the importance of fighting for children whom Russians are hiding in occupied territories or in Russia, teaching them hatred.
The meeting of the Coalition of the Willing has begun in Rome, where UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron joined by phone. The discussion revolves around a peacekeeping mission to deter Russia and the need to force Putin to the negotiating table.
First Deputy Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko reported on the construction of over 110 new factories and enterprises during the war. Ukraine's economy shows stable growth thanks to loans from international partners and offers investors a full package of opportunities.
Czech President Petr Pavel presented a plan for post-war reconstruction of Ukraine in Rome. It envisages attracting private capital, institutional reforms, and shared responsibility of allies.
Ukraine's First Lady Olena Zelenska reported that over 80% of Ukrainians are in chronic stress due to fatigue, tension, and despair. She noted that the country's economy is sustained by the efforts of people who work after nights spent in basements.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz publicly appealed to Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico, urging him to support the 18th EU sanctions package against Russia. Slovakia is blocking the package due to unresolved issues regarding gas supplies after 2027.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced the creation of the European Flagship Fund for the Reconstruction of Ukraine.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived at the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Rome. He will speak at the plenary session alongside leaders from Italy, Germany, the European Commission, and Poland.
The meeting in Rome will focus on Ukraine's long-term recovery and the mobilization of investments, particularly private sector funds.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy will hold additional meetings with US representatives in Rome. Sanctions and the supply of air defense systems will be discussed.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with President of Italy Sergio Mattarella in Rome. Issues discussed included the return of Ukrainian children, European integration, sanctions against Russia, and the creation of a Special Tribunal.
Italian President Sergio Mattarella met with Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Rome, assuring support for Ukraine and expressing hope for a swift start to negotiations regarding EU accession. He emphasized that Ukraine's security is linked to Europe's security.
