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War in Ukraine
Zelensky Heads to Rome for Recovery Talks as US Military Aid Sputters
With over $500B needed to rebuild, Kyiv seeks private investment, energy, defense deals –and urgent support to defend against Russian attacks.
July 8, 2025
Italy
No Handouts: Ukraine Eyes Investment at Rome Recovery Summit
Ukraine said investments, not handouts, are key to the country’s recovery from the wreckage caused by Moscow’s invasion ahead of the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Rome.
July 7, 2025
War in Ukraine
Lithuania, Germany Discuss Support for Ukraine, Pressure on Russia
Separately, Berlin has confirmed that Chancellor Friedrich Merz will take part in the Fourth Ukraine Recovery Conference, to be held in Rome on July 10 and 11.
July 7, 2025
Italy
Motorbike Rally From Italy to Ukraine Highlights Ongoing Humanitarian Issues
As the plight of ordinary Ukrainians resulting from Russia’s ongoing attacks on their country falls off Western news coverage a group of Italian bike enthusiasts decide to do something about it.
May 29, 2025
Russia
Italy Jails Russian for Aiding Governor’s Son Accused of Smuggling Tech for War
Artyom Uss, son of Siberian region governor Alexander Uss, faced US extradition over the alleged illegal export of military technology, some of which was found on the battlefields of Ukraine.
May 22, 2025
Zelensky
Vance, Rubio Met Zelensky in Rome Hours Before Critical Trump Call
The Sunday meeting in Rome came as Russia launched its largest drone barrage against Ukraine in years after rare direct talks between Moscow and Kyiv failed to yield a ceasefire.
May 18, 2025
War in Ukraine
European Leadership ‘Critical’ to Get Russia, Ukraine to Talks in Good Faith, Rubio Says
The US Secretary of State met with counterparts from Western Europe to discuss peace in Ukraine, after the Russian failure to send top-level delegates to Istanbul dashed hopes for a quick peace deal.
May 15, 2025
Italy
‘The Language of Ultimatums Is Unacceptable’ – Euro Defense Ministers to Meet in Rome
As Kremlin prepares for talks with Zelensky in Turkey, European ministers will discuss ways to strengthen Euro defenses at a joint press conference at the end of their meeting on Friday in Italy.
May 13, 2025
Ukraine
UK Urges Putin to ‘Get Serious About Peace’
UK Foreign Minister urged Putin to commit to peace as EU leaders demanded a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine before talks, warning of sanctions if Russia refuses.
May 12, 2025
Europe
‘Sky of the Aggressor State’ – Zelensky Envisions Domestic Production of Air-Defense Missiles
Faced with increasing attacks and question marks about supply of Western air defenses, the president said the initiative is among the “foundations of the future security architecture in Europe.”
May 8, 2025
Zelensky
Zelensky to Attend Pope Francis’ Funeral in Vatican
The funeral is scheduled for April 26 and will be held in St. Peter’s Square. Pope Francis will be buried at the Basilica of St. Mary Major in Rome.
April 22, 2025
Ukraine
Exhibition of Ukrainian Easter Eggs Opens in Rome
An exhibition of Ukrainian Easter eggs titled “Pysanka – the fragile beauty of Ukrainian art” has opened in Rome this week with the assistance of the Embassy of Ukraine in Italy.
April 20, 2025
Zelensky
‘Not a Big Fan’ – Trump Swipes at Zelensky During Talks With Italian Leader
The comment came at a conference after White House tariff talks with Giorgia Meloni, the EU’s choice for negotiations with the mercurial American leader. “There will be a deal, 100 percent,” he said.
April 18, 2025
Ukraine
Italy’s Meloni Seeks EU Tariff Deal From Trump
Meloni has looked to maintain ties with the mercurial leader despite the chaos caused by his tariffs. She has criticized as “wrong” his 20% duties on EU exports, which he later suspended for 90 days.
April 17, 2025
US
Meloni Lands in US as Europe’s Trump Card
Within 24 hours, Meloni is scheduled to meet both Trump and JD Vance – with the vice president making an Easter visit to Rome on Friday.
April 17, 2025
Ukraine
France, Britain Mount Beefy Air Surveillance Op Over Black Sea, Making Close Approach to Crimea
It’s probable NATO carrier-launched aircraft were in airspace between Romania and Crimea for the first time ever. Open-source trackers also spotted a rare US Air Force U2 spy plane.
April 16, 2025