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Germany
Rome, Berlin Rule Out Military Aid Without Truce After Allies Say Ready to Help in Hormuz
Britain, France, Germany, Italy, Japan and the Netherlands said Thursday they were ready “to contribute to appropriate efforts to ensure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.”
March 19, 2026
US
Spanish Warship to Join EU Naval Shield Around Cyprus After Drone Strike
The Spanish warship will join a multinational European naval force led by the French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle (R91), alongside vessels from the Netherlands, Greece and Italy.
March 5, 2026
Ukraine
An Italian Story of Solidarity: 70 Humanitarian Missions to Ukraine
Four nearly four years now, La Memoria Viva, which means “living memory,” has been helping Ukrainians at home as well as those who have escaped the war to find refuge in Italy.
Feb. 9, 2026
Italy
The Meloni Doctrine: Preserving Unity in a Divided Geopolitical Landscape
Italy is trying to appeal to both sides of the Ukraine equation. Ostensibly a staunch supporter of Kyiv, Meloni has raised many doubts with what critics call “pandering” to Trump’s whims.
Feb. 7, 2026
Ukraine
ANALYSIS: ‘We Are Not at War With Russia’ – Italy Repeats It Won’t Send Troops to Ukraine. However…
Rome continues its 80-year tradition of straddling the line between superpowers and carefully navigating its international political policy of “cerchiobottismo.”
Jan. 22, 2026
Italy
Limited by Constitutions, Rome and Seoul Cooperate in Defense for Ukraine
The two sides met in South Korea to form a defense-industry, AI and aviation cooperation: two countries legally limited in their contributions to war, possibly creating a new push for peace in Kyiv.
Jan. 20, 2026
War in Ukraine
Meloni: Europe Should Talk to Russia
Italy’s prime minister added that the EU should appoint an envoy to deal directly with Russian President Vladimir Putin, as since the beginning of negotiations “many voices have been speaking out.”
Jan. 9, 2026
War in Ukraine
Italy’s Meloni Again Says No to Italian Troops in Ukraine
The far-right Meloni is a staunch supporter of Ukraine but has numerous times said that Rome would not send troops to defend any peace deal between Kyiv and Moscow.
Jan. 6, 2026
Europe
Resilience and Results: How Ukraine Became Europe’s Fastest-Growing Tech Partner
Ukraine’s IT industry reached $6.4 billion in exports in 2024, proving its reliability, speed, and EU readiness despite the war, says Kharkiv IT Cluster CEO Olga Shapoval.
Dec. 26, 2025
Zelensky
Zelensky Flies to Rome to Visit Pope and Meloni, Shore up Western Support
After meeting with a select few EU leaders and UK Prime Minister, Zelensky continues his European tour to promote retention of sovereign territory and future of Kyiv-bound funds.
Dec. 9, 2025
NATO
Italy Says Joining NATO’s Ukraine Weapons Program Is ‘Premature’ Amid Peace Talks
Italy says that it remains committed to supporting Kyiv, but it has become the first European nation to openly argue that additional arms deliveries should pause during ceasefire discussions.
Dec. 3, 2025
Germany
Italy Allows Extradition of Nord Stream Suspect After All
Serhiy Kuznetsov “will therefore be surrendered to Germany within the next few days,” his lawyer said, though he doubted the accused saboteur would be convicted.
Nov. 20, 2025
Italy
OPINION: Courage, Curiosity, Collaboration: What Web Summit 2025 Revealed
A report on this year’s Web Summit in Lisbon from Elise Quevedo.
Nov. 17, 2025
Ukraine
Ukrainian Suspect in Nord Stream Sabotage in Critical condition – Ombudsman
Serhii Kuznietsov, arrested in Italy on suspicion of involvement in the sabotage of the Nord Stream gas pipelines, continues his hunger strike
Nov. 9, 2025
Europe
Italy Summons Russian Ambassador After Zakharova Blames Ukraine for Rome Tower Collapse
Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani reaffirmed his country’s support for Ukraine, calling Zakharova’s comments “shameful and unacceptable in a civilized country.”
Nov. 4, 2025
Russia
‘It’s the Right Decision’ – Russian ‘Neutral’ Skiers Banned From 2026 Olympics
Skiing’s governing body votes to keep Russian and Belarussian independent athletes out of Winter Olympic Games in Italy, while the IOC has already forbidden Russian teams from competing.
Oct. 22, 2025