On 7 December, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy's Office reported that Italy has pledged emergency energy support to Ukraine after a new wave of indiscriminate Russian strikes on civilian targets. The commitment followed a phone call between Zelenskyy and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on 7 December 2025. Reuters also reported on the conversation, citing a statement from Meloni’s office.
Italy to deliver generators after Russian strikes
During the call, Meloni confirmed that generators provided by Italian companies will be sent to Ukraine in the coming days. Zelenskyy’s Office said the two leaders discussed the outcomes of Ukraine’s recent engagement with the American side, as well as prospects for continued cooperation with European partners. Zelenskyy thanked Meloni for her attention to Ukraine’s diplomatic efforts and for what the Office described as a “substantive dialogue.”
The Ukrainian President emphasized that further work is needed to make Russia genuinely commit to ending the war. Both leaders agreed on the importance of real security in Europe and on preventing any renewed outbreaks of war. Preparations for joint diplomatic efforts on the continent are underway.
Broader diplomatic efforts continue
Zelenskyy said the conversation with Meloni was part of a new diplomatic week centered on consultations with European leaders. He is expected to travel to London and Brussels for further talks. Ukraine’s National Security and Defense Council Secretary Rustem Umierov and Chief of the General Staff Andrii Hnatov are already en route to Europe after recent meetings with US envoys.
While Trump’s outgoing envoy stated a peace deal is “really close” and hinges on resolving two remaining issues, Zelenskyy stressed that any peace depends entirely on Russia’s behavior and on sustained collective pressure. According to the President, Moscow must be held accountable for daily strikes and terror against Ukrainian civilians.
