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War in Ukraine
Italy to host next Ukraine reconstruction summit; Biden angrily targets disinformation about hurricane relief in US; Another tank explodes at targeted Russian oil depot in Crimea.
Oct. 11
War in Ukraine
Central Asia proposes oil route for Europe to bypass Russia; US says it has reviewed Zelensky’s new peace plan; Rome apologizes for delay of air defense system arrival, scheduled for end of the month.
Sep. 18
War in Ukraine
Putin warns of war with West if long-range missiles are used in Russia; Rome summons Moscow’s ambassador over FSB’s targeting of reporter; US sanctions on Russia have hit IT sector hard, Kyiv says.
Sep. 13
Zelensky
Zelensky had on Friday addressed the European House-Ambrosetti forum, hours after pressing for more weapons at a meeting of allies at Ramstein Air Base in Germany.
Sep. 7
War in Ukraine
The ambassador defended the media independence of the news crew in response to Moscow's accusation that they entered the border illegally to cover Ukraine's Kursk incursion.
Aug. 17
Italy
In the ongoing cooperation between Italy and Odesa, the first Italian private hospital group has donated electromedical devices to the Odesa City Hospital No.1
Jul. 1
Zelensky
It comes at a sensitive time, with wars raging in Ukraine and Gaza and with Biden, Macron and Britain's Rishi Sunak all facing elections in the coming weeks and months.
Jun. 11
Italy
Polls ahead of the EU vote suggested that far-right parties could claim around a quarter of the 720 seats in the incoming EU parliament. These far-right groups often oppose assisting Ukraine.
Jun. 8
Italy
Odesa resident and Italian citizen Ugo Poletti talks to Kyiv Post about how Italy's connection to Ukraine has spurred the current government in Rome to deepen its support.
Jun. 6
Italy
Matteo Salvini, Italy’s pro-Putin deputy prime minister, has once again attacked the French President’s suggestion that Western nations should be prepared to send troops to fight in Ukraine.
Jun. 5
Zelensky
The double show of support comes after Biden faced criticism for saying he would skip an upcoming Ukrainian peace summit in Switzerland to attend an election fundraiser.
Jun. 5
War in Ukraine
Zelensky says his country urgently needs at least seven more systems, including two just to defend the eastern Kharkiv region, where Moscow recently launched a fresh ground offensive.
Jun. 4
War in Ukraine
Three Ukrainian civilians killed in Donetsk and Kharkiv regions, as Russians continue to creep forward on those fronts; Biden taps VP for Peace Summit; Italy to send more air defense systems.
Jun. 4
War in Ukraine
Russian attacks kill more teenagers; Zelensky off to Belgium; Moscow says it downed a drone near capital; France debates sending soldiers to Ukraine; Poland orders $735M in long-range US missiles.
May. 28
War in Ukraine
G7 explores $50B Russian asset fund for Ukraine; Kyiv plugs for NATO membership; India to participate in Peace Summit; Baltics push for Western troops in Ukraine.
May. 21
Ukraine
Kyiv’s “The Big Meet” invites the city for a unique taste of Italy on Friday, March 15 at Milano Torino Vermuteria.
Mar. 13
Ukraine has reportedly received at least 30 units of artillery weapons from Italy, which has made it a policy not to divulge specifics about the amount of military aid it sends.
Apr. 28, 2023