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Italy, France Reject EU Proposal to Ban Ex-Russian Soldiers
Italy and France are hesitant about the EU proposal to ban former Russian combatants from entering the bloc, fearing it could lead to a blanket ban on Russian citizens.
6h ago
US
Meloni Responds to Trump Regarding Approval Ratings and Military Base Usage
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has responded to US President Donald Trump after he stated she was attempting to improve her domestic approval ratings by repairing bilateral ties.
June 21, 2026
Ukraine
Italy Rejects PURL Funding for Ukraine
Italy confirms it will not deliver any funds to NATO’s PURL program that finances US-made weaponry for Ukraine.
June 19, 2026
Ukraine
OPINION: Meloni’s Paradox: the Ally Ukraine Never Expected
No one expected Giorgia Meloni to remain a staunch supporter of Ukraine. But she set an example other European leaders should follow.
June 17, 2026
Ukraine
Kyiv Post Contributor Ugo Poletti Honored With Ukrainian Military Award in Odesa
The frequent commentator for the Kyiv Post, Poletti has spent years documenting life in Ukraine.
June 16, 2026
Europe
Kyiv Accuses Italy of Blocking the Return of Evacuated Ukrainian Children
A diplomatic dispute has erupted as Italian courts prevent the return of dozens of evacuated Ukrainian minors, prompting Kyiv to draw comparisons to forced deportations.
June 14, 2026
Europe
Italy Backs Alexander Stubb as EU Envoy for Ukraine-Russia Peace Talks
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is backing Finnish President Alexander Stubb to lead the EU’s potential diplomatic negotiations with Moscow.
June 14, 2026
Europe
Meloni Calls for Single EU Representative to Lead Talks With Russia
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni urged the EU to appoint a representative for potential negotiations with Russia.
June 11, 2026
Ukraine
Merz to Gather European Leaders Ahead of NATO Summit
Merz will host key European leaders in Berlin to coordinate a strategy ahead of the NATO summit and demonstrate Europe’s defense commitments to Trump.
June 1, 2026
Europe
Trump May Expand Troop Withdrawals to Italy as NATO Tensions Rise
Donald Trump is reportedly considering troop withdrawals from Italy and the cancellation of long-range missile deployments in Germany.
May 10, 2026
Russia
Italy’s UniCredit Sells Russian Subsidiary
UniCredit is among the last European banks still operating in Russia after Western sanctions over Moscow’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
May 7, 2026
Ukraine
Ukraine’s Zelensky, Italian PM Pledge Defence, Drone Cooperation
The Middle East war has given Kyiv a chance to showcase its drone expertise developed over more than four years of war with Russia.
April 16, 2026
Ukraine
Italy Reaffirms Proposal for NATO Security Guarantees for Ukraine
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni renewed her call to include Article 5 security guarantees for Ukraine in a future peace framework.
April 14, 2026
Ukraine
Trump’s Rant on Meloni and the Pope, Europe’s Reaction to Orban’s Defeat – Ukraine Latest, April 14
Aftermath of Hungary’s historic elections, Easter ceasefire violations, Germany’s pledge to return Ukrainian men – updates from Ukraine and beyond
April 14, 2026
Italy
‘Not the Same Person Anymore’ – Trump Hits Back After Italy’s Meloni Defended Pope
In an interview with Italian media, US President Donald Trump lashed out at the Italian prime minister in a rare criticism following the latter’s defense of the Pope against Trump’s earlier remarks.
April 14, 2026
Energy
Husk of Sanctioned Russian Tanker Still Adrift in Mediterranean
The damaged Arctic Metagaz is now drifting back towards Libya, Italian authorities said. Questions remain over what caused the blast and the fate of its cargo.
March 20, 2026