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Italy
The Malta-flagged Seajewel was the latest Russian crude tanker to suffer unexplained explosions around the waterline during transit of the Mediterranean, while anchored in Italy.
19h ago
Europe
Macron held the new meeting on Ukraine on Wednesday afternoon in a bid to coordinate a European response to what he has called an “existential threat” from Russia after a shock US policy shift.
2d ago
Ukraine
Moscow, used to calling Ukrainians “Nazis,” is outraged by being compared to Hitler’s regime.
Feb. 17
Italy
India is poised to launch one of the most ambitious Asia-Europe logistic projects since the Chinese Belt Road. Ukraine and Italy will play a part in the India-Middle East-Europe-Economic-Corridor
Feb. 10
War in Ukraine
US House Speaker installed isolationist to replace Pro-Ukraine Intel Chair; Kyiv and Moscow may be engaged in secret talks in Qatar; Dutch and Italian ministers in Kyiv announce new aid packages.
Jan. 17
Europe
After Italian PM Meloni’s visit to Trump’s Florida resort, a journalist is suddenly freed from an Iranian prison. Is there a correlation? Does Giorgia Meloni have the president-elect’s ear?
Jan. 10
Ukraine
Zelensky met Italian PM Meloni in Rome after attending Ramstein in Germany alongside other world leaders to discuss strengthening support for Ukraine and potential peace initiatives.
Jan. 10
Russia
Italy is investigating cyberattacks by pro-Russian group NoName057(16) targeting Milan’s airports and the Foreign Ministry on Saturday in another example of the rising use of hybrid warfare tactics.
Dec. 28, 2024
Italy
Two Puccini operas staged at the Odesa Opera House in collaboration with Italian institutions exemplify the port city’s defiance of Russia’s attempts to bomb Ukrainians into capitulation.
Dec. 28, 2024
Europe
Despite initial concerns that her links to right-wing populists might lead Giorgia Meloni to waver in her support for Ukraine, she has proven to be a steadfast ally.
Dec. 19, 2024
War in Ukraine
Trump calls the war “the worst carnage the world has seen since WWII”; Putin touts territorial gains in “landmark year” for Russia; Italy packs up tenth aid package for Kyiv but prepares for peace.
Dec. 17, 2024
War in Ukraine
Italy to host next Ukraine reconstruction summit; Biden angrily targets disinformation about hurricane relief in US; Another tank explodes at targeted Russian oil depot in Crimea.
Oct. 11, 2024
War in Ukraine
Central Asia proposes oil route for Europe to bypass Russia; US says it has reviewed Zelensky’s new peace plan; Rome apologizes for delay of air defense system arrival, scheduled for end of the month.
Sept. 18, 2024
War in Ukraine
Putin warns of war with West if long-range missiles are used in Russia; Rome summons Moscow’s ambassador over FSB’s targeting of reporter; US sanctions on Russia have hit IT sector hard, Kyiv says.
Sept. 13, 2024
Zelensky
Zelensky had on Friday addressed the European House-Ambrosetti forum, hours after pressing for more weapons at a meeting of allies at Ramstein Air Base in Germany.
Sept. 7, 2024
War in Ukraine
The ambassador defended the media independence of the news crew in response to Moscow's accusation that they entered the border illegally to cover Ukraine's Kursk incursion.
Aug. 17, 2024
Moscow, used to calling Ukrainians “Nazis,” is outraged by being compared to Hitler’s regime.
Feb. 17