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Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Emmanuel Macron, Giorgia Meloni discuss key issues at NATO summit

On the sidelines of the NATO summit, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with French President Emmanuel Macron and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, he wrote on Telegram on July 12.

12 July 2024, 12:59 PM

Italy plans to provide Ukraine with $1.7 billion in aid in 2025, report says

Rome plans to provide Ukraine with $1.7 billion in new military aid in 2025, Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera reported on July 10.

10 July 2024, 10:41 PM

Allies pledge $1 billion to bolster Ukraine's air defense at NATO Summit

An additional Patriot air defense system will be transfered to Ukraine, along with other military supplies to strengthen the country's air defense, US President Joe Biden said at the NATO summit opening in Washington on July 9.

10 July 2024, 09:00 AM

Russia drops from top ten largest economies worldwide

Amidst a decline in the ruble’s value, Russia has fallen out of the top ten largest economies globally, slipping from 8th to 11th place, according to a World Bank report released on July 4, with Italy, Brazil, and Canada surpassing its growth rates last year.

4 July 2024, 02:24 PM

Italy’s ninth military aid package to Ukraine includes long-range missiles

Italy is poised to send its ninth military aid package to Ukraine, featuring the advanced Samp-T air defense system and a batch of Storm Shadow missiles, capable of reaching Russian territory, Italian news outlet Il Fatto reported on June 18.

18 June 2024, 05:36 PM

Ukrainian President сalls for all means to stop Putin's aggression

Russian dictator Vladimir Putin must be put in his place by all possible means, including strengthening Ukraine, strong sanctions, and political isolation, Volodymyr Zelenskyy told Italian TV channel Sky TG24 on June 14, according to the President's Telegram page.

15 June 2024, 06:15 PM

G7 leaders agree to allocate $50 billion from Russian assets to Ukraine

G7 leaders have reached an agreement on a plan to allocate $50 billion to Ukraine aid, funded through Russian assets frozen in Western countries, according to the final communiqué of the summit in Italy on June 14.

15 June 2024, 01:01 AM

G7 communique will demand Russia pays reparations — report

The communique likely to be endorsed at the G7 summit in Italy will insist that Russia compensates Ukraine for the damage caused by its ongoing aggression, Italian news agency ANSA reported on June 14.

14 June 2024, 08:52 PM

G7 leaders to urge China to end support for Russia's war against Ukraine

Following the Global Peace Summit in Italy, G7 leaders will urge China to stop supporting Russia's war against Ukraine, according to a draft statement seen by Bloomberg on June 12.

12 June 2024, 04:05 PM

Joe Biden and Volodymyr Zelenskyy to discuss U.S. support for Ukraine in Italy on June 13

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will meet with U.S. President Joe Biden in Italy on June 13 to discuss America's strong support for Ukraine now and in the future, White House spokesperson John Kirby said on June 11.

12 June 2024, 02:00 PM

US to unveil new sanctions against Russia at G7 Summit

The United States will announce new sanctions and export control measures against Russia and its partners during the G7 leaders' summit in Italy later this week, White House spokesperson John Kirby said, Voice of America reported on June 12.

12 June 2024, 11:59 AM

Italy to boost Ukraine’s air defense with new military aid package, SAMP/T systems – FM Tajani

Italy is ready to transfer a new military aid package with SAMP/T systems to strengthen Ukraine's air defense, Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said at the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Berlin on June 11, according to news agency Interfax-Ukraine.

11 June 2024, 10:47 PM

Czechia extends deadline for phasing out Russian oil

Czechia will get rid of its dependence on Russian oil by mid-2025 at the latest, Checz Prime Minister Petr Fiala said after meeting with management of state-owned Mero company at Nelahozeves Central Oil Terminal, Radio Prague International reported on July 4.

5 June 2024, 12:04 PM

Italy to send Ukraine another SAMP/T anti-air system

Italy will include a SAMP/T air defense battery in its upcoming military aid package for Ukraine, Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said on June 3.

4 June 2024, 01:55 AM

Volodymyr Zelenskyy to join G7 summit in Italy, says PM Meloni

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will take part in the G7 summit to be held on June 13-15 in Brindisi, southern Italy, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said, according to the ANSA agency.

2 June 2024, 07:15 PM

G7 finance ministers seek consensus on how to fund Ukraine through frozen Russian assets

The G7 finance ministers will look to find consensus on how to use revenues from frozen Russian assets to finance Ukraine aid at this week's meeting in Italy, Reuters reported, citing a source in the U.S. Treasury.

23 May 2024, 10:28 AM

Zelenskyy to visit France on D-Day anniversary — report

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to visit France for the anniversary of Allied Normandy landings in June 1944, and will attend the G7 summit in Italy, Politico reported on May 22.

23 May 2024, 03:00 AM

Italy prohibits use of its military aid for strikes on Russian territory

Italian weapons supplied to Ukraine must not be used in attacks on Russia’s sovereign territory, Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said on May 7.

7 May 2024, 10:21 PM

Berlusconi's friend recounts hunting story of Putin brutally killing roe deer and cutting out its heart

A friend of former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi shared a disturbing incident that reportedly caused Berlusconi to question his longstanding friendship with Vladimir Putin, according to a report by Corriere della Sera on May 5.

6 May 2024, 04:49 PM

Italy ramps up support for Ukraine with new air defense systems ahead of G7

Italy, under the leadership of PM Giorgia Meloni, has greenlit a new military aid package for Ukraine, featuring SAMP/T air defense systems, as reported by La Repubblica, with the decision made in anticipation of the upcoming G7 summit set to commence on June 13 in Puglia.

3 May 2024, 03:42 PM

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