WSJ: Germany opposes seizing Russian assets, fearing WWII-era reparations
The U.S. and U.K. say commandeering Russian assets is crucial for Ukraine's victory, but Europe remains divided.
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Italy supplies Ukraine with Storm Shadow missiles, UK Defense Secretary discloses
UK Defense Secretary Grant Shapps reveals Italy's not yet officially confirmed covert provision of Storm Shadow missiles to Ukraine, and urges Germany to provide Taurus missiles.
Italy opposes sending NATO troops to Ukraine
Earlier, French President Emmanuel Macron and Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski have expressed openness to the idea of sending Western troops to Ukraine.
From Soviet flags to TikTok stars: How Russia poisons Italy across generations
Nearly 30 years after the Soviet collapse, its symbols and distorted history mysteriously resurface in Italy - from textbooks to protests - as Russian propaganda and Kremlin-sponsored influencers sway Italian youth on social media.
Ukraine signs security deals with Italy, Canada to boost defenses against Russia
The accords with Italy and Canada follow earlier security partnerships between Ukraine and the UK, Germany, France, and Denmark over the past month.
Why I protest for Ukraine in Milan every single day
"I feel it’s my responsibility as an Italian and European citizen to do anything in my power to support Ukraine and help them achieve the true peace they deserve."
Media: Italy’s weapon manufacturer Beretta uses loophole to send guns, ammo to Russia
Major Italian firearms manufacturers, including Beretta, continue funneling rifles, pistols, and hundreds of thousands of rounds of ammunition into Russia, exploiting sanctions loopholes nearly a decade after EU restrictions banned small arms sales following the 2014 invasion of Ukraine.
Time for incisive diplomacy in Ukraine, said Italy’s defense minister
Guido Crosetto urges Ukraine-Russia negotiations for the third time in recent months.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 654: Ukraine boosts weapons production with US, Italian support
Ukraine is rapidly expanding its domestic military production capabilities through new partnerships with defense contractors from the US and Italy.
Meet Pimbo, the Italian clown returning smiles to Ukraine’s frontline kids
Marco Rodari has brought comic relief to the children in Syria, Iraq, Gaza, Palestine, and, now, Ukraine. "Cultures are different, smiles of kids are the same," he says
Almost 100 Leopard 1s stored in the open in Italy as Switzerland blocked their transfer to Ukraine
A Swiss public broadcaster published the first photos of about 100 Swiss-owned tanks that were to be sold to Germany for the transfer to Ukraine, but Switzerland's government rejected the sale.
Forbes Ukraine: Italian Marconi Industrial Services repaired seven howitzers for Ukraine free of charge
Marconi Industrial Services, an Italian private company, has repaired and modernized seven M109 self-propelled howitzers for the Ukrainian…
Italy recognizes Ukraine’s Holodomor famine as genocide
Italy has joined the ranks of more than 20 countries that recognize the Holodomor, the mass famine in…
Canada, Italy announce new aid packages for Ukraine
Canada and Italy announced new aid packages during the meeting with Ukraine Defence Contact Group, US Secretary of…
Italian PM promises full support for Ukraine’s EU integration, believes in Ukraine’s victory
The Italian Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni, has promised to provide full support for Kyiv’s EU membership bid, including…
Zelenskyy meets with Pope Francis, gifts Madonna painted on bulletproof vest
Ukraine’s President, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, had a 40-minute conversation with Pope Francis in the Vatican, as reported by the…
Italian credit agency SACE to allocate additional USD 1.1bn for Ukraine – Ukraine’s PM Shmyhal
In addition to the previously announced €500 million ($522 million), the Italian Export Credit Agency SACE will allocate…
Italy delivered at least 30 howitzers to Ukraine within few weeks, La Repubblica says
Italy provided Ukraine with at least 30 self-propelled howitzers M109L over the past few weeks, according to La…
Ukrainian soldiers finished training on Samp-T anti-missile system in Italy – media
A group of around 20 Ukrainian soldiers has completed a training program in Italy, ANSA sources said on…
Ukrainian military learn how to operate modern air defense system in Italy – Il Giornale D’Italia
Ukrainian soldiers are being trained on how to operate a modern surface-to-air defense missile system SAMP/T in Italy,…
