Zelensky meets Dutch far-right leader Wilders in Italy
President Volodymyr Zelensky met Dutch far-right leader Geert Wilders on the sidelines of the Cernobbio Forum in Italy on Sept. 7.
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'Ukraine's not asking for anything more than you already have,' Zelensky says in Italy
Ukraine is grateful for air defenses provided by its partners, but they are still "not enough to secure our entire territory and repel every Russian attack," President Volodymyr Zelensky said during his visit to Italy on Sept. 6.
Italian journalists reporting from Kursk to return home after Moscow's threats
The RAI news team were the first to publish a foreign media report of Ukraine's incursion in Kursk Oblast.
Russia summons Italian ambassador over journalists working in Kursk Oblast
Russia's Foreign Ministry claimed that the journalists crossed the border into Kursk Oblast illegally while reporting on Ukraine's ongoing offensive in the region.
France, Germany, Italy, Poland to develop new long-range cruise missiles
France, Germany, Italy, and Poland announced on July 11 that they agreed to develop ground-launched cruise missiles with a range beyond 500 kilometers (around 310 miles), Reuters reported.
Italy to reportedly allocate $1.7 billion in military aid for Kyiv as part of NATO support
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has pledged $1.7 billion as part of NATO support for Ukraine in 2025, Italian media reported on July 10.
Media: Italy may send Storm Shadow missiles to Ukraine, sources say
"A batch of" Storm Shadow missiles and another SAMP/T air defense system will reportedly be included in the ninth aid package for Ukraine, which Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto will present by the end of June, Italian newspaper Il Fatto Quotidiano reported on June 18, citing unnamed sources familiar with the matter.
Zelensky at G7 summit: We need mechanism for confiscating $300 billion in Russian assets
"We need to make the states that support terror understand that they will pay for it," President Volodymyr Zelensky said on June 13 during a G7 summit in Italy.
Zelensky arrives at G7 summit in Italy
President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived at the Group of Seven (G7) summit in Italy on June 13 and has been welcomed by Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.
Kyiv to sign 'unprecedented' security deal with US, Japan at G7 summit, Zelensky says
"Today, as part of this (Group of Seven) declaration, we are signing the final two security agreements with G7 members. The entire Ukrainian people, including our warriors, see that the G7 will always support Ukraine," Zelensky said.
Italy to host 2025 Ukraine Recovery Conference
Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani announced that Italy is prepared to host and organize the Conference on the Restoration of Ukraine in 2025, according to the website of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Zelensky, Biden to meet in Italy on June 13
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky will meet with his American counterpart Joe Biden on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Italy on June 13, U.S. National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby said on June 11.
Italy prepares $150 million aid package to support Ukraine's infrastructure
The funds will be allocated to Ukraine's "infrastructure, railways, healthcare, agriculture and mine clearance," and 45 million euros ($48 million) of that will be used for the reconstruction of Odesa, the minister said.
Italy to send Ukraine second SAMP/T air defense system, foreign minister confirms
Ukraine has asked international partners to deliver more air defense in the wake of an increase in Russian strikes targeting energy infrastructure since March, and devastating aerial attacks in Kharkiv Oblast.
Presidential Office confirms Zelensky's participation in G7 meeting in Italy
The Presidential Office did not specify whether the president would join in person or remotely.
Meloni: Zelensky will take part in upcoming G7 summit
President Volodymyr Zelensky will participate in the upcoming G7 summit, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on June 2, according to the Italian news outlet ANSA.
Russian court softens restrictions on Italy's UniCredit bank
The court ruled that UniCredit could offer Russian sovereign bond holdings instead of assets to satisfy the seizure order.
Swedish minister on Kyiv striking Russian soil with Western arms: 'Ukraine has right to defend itself'
"Ukraine has the right to defend itself through military actions aimed at the enemy's territory as long as the military actions comply with the laws of war," Jonson said.
Politico: Zelensky to visit France, Italy, urge NATO to down Russian missiles over Ukraine
President Volodymyr Zelensky is planning to visit the D-Day commemoration in France and a G7 meeting in Italy in June to ask partners for more military aid, Politico reported on May 22, citing two undisclosed sources.
Media: Italian defense minister reportedly hospitalized
Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto was reportedly hospitalized on May 21 after falling ill during a meeting of the Italian Supreme Defense Council, multiple Italian media outlets reported.
Italian FM: Rome sends Ukraine weapons only for use within its borders
Italy supplies Ukraine with weapons only for use within the country's borders, Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said on May 7, according to the ANSA news agency.
Italian defense minister calls for truce in Ukraine, peace negotiations with Russia
The comments indicated a change of heart from Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto, who said in November 2023 that the "time is not yet ripe" for ceasefire talks between Russia and Ukraine.
Italian defense minister rules out sending troops to Ukraine, says the discussion 'increases tensions'
Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto ruled out sending troops to Ukraine in an interview with the Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera, published on May 4.
Media: Italy to give Ukraine SAMP/T system in new aid package
The Italian government is readying its new defense aid package for Ukraine that will include, among others, a SAMP/T air defense system, the Italian news outlet La Repubblica reported on May 2.
Minister: Italy has no reason to oppose new EU sanctions against Russian gas
Italy has overcome its dependence on Russian gas and will not oppose the proposed package of EU sanctions on liquified natural gas (LNG), Italian Energy Minister Gilberto Pichetto Fratin said on April 28.
Italy to cooperate with UNESCO in rebuilding Odesa, cathedral damaged by Russian attacks
The historic cathedral was partially destroyed by Russian missile strikes on the city in July 2023, which also killed one person and injured at least 18 others.
Reuters: Italy's UniCredit expecting push from ECB to reduce business in Russia
The news follows a similar warning received by Austria's Raiffeisen Bank International (RBI) on April 18 that the ECB was requesting an accelerated wind-down of its business in Russia.
Italian minister says he's against deploying Western troops in Ukraine
The comments came after French President Emmanuel Macron recently said that Western military presence in Ukraine cannot be “ruled out” in the future. The U.S. and multiple European allies, as well as NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg, have distanced themselves from Macron’s statement.
Canada, Italy sign security agreements with Ukraine
Both Canada and Italy have signed agreements on security assistance with Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on Feb. 24.
Minister: Italy set to sign security agreement with Ukraine
Italy expects to finalize a bilateral agreement on security guarantees for Ukraine in the coming days, Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said on Feb. 22, Reuters reported.
Italy approves 1-year extension of military aid for Ukraine
The Italian ANSA news agency reported that the 218 members of the lower house approved the extension, which stipulates that military aid will continue until the end of 2024, out of a total of 400 representatives.
Italy overcomes dependence on Russian gas
Italy is no longer dependent on Russian gas as an energy resource, Italian Environment and Energy Security Minister Gilberto Pichetto Fratin said in an interview on April 15.
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