Italy has been a strong supporter of Ukraine — but that is starting to change
2 years, 1 month ago

Italy has been a strong supporter of Ukraine — but that is starting to change

NPR  

Italy has been a strong supporter of Ukraine — but that is starting to change Enlarge this image toggle caption Piero Cruciatti/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images Piero Cruciatti/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images ROME — When Italy's new right-wing coalition government was sworn in last month, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni vowed to continue her country's staunch support and military assistance for Ukraine. Her stance hasn't changed but as Europe braces for its first winter without Russian gas supplies, and thermostats are turned down with households struggling to pay rising utility rates, there is concern that Italians are getting tired of the war, of sending ever-larger quantities of weapons to Ukraine, and would like Ukraine and Russia to settle their differences at the negotiation table rather than the battlefield. "Italy is by large, it's the most skeptical country in Europe in supporting Ukraine on a military basis," says Stefano Feltri, editor of the daily newspaper Domani. Sponsor Message A government under pressure Enlarge this image toggle caption Massimo Di Vita/Mondadori Portfolio/Getty Images Massimo Di Vita/Mondadori Portfolio/Getty Images The government is set to approve Italy's sixth package of military aid for Ukraine.

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Britain’s Sunak visits Ukraine to offer aid and assurance of West’s support against Russia
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Britain’s Sunak visits Ukraine to offer aid and assurance of West’s support against Russia

LA Times  

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, left, puts an arm around Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during a visit to Kyiv on Friday. British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak unveiled new military funding for Ukraine on Friday during a visit aimed at reassuring Kyiv that the West is still committed to providing support nearly 23 months after Russia’s invasion. “We will stand with …

Italy promises to take risks against Ukraine with Euro 2024 spot at stake
1 year, 1 month ago

Italy promises to take risks against Ukraine with Euro 2024 spot at stake

The Hindu  

Luciano Spalletti and his Italian team pledged to continue a high-risk approach in Monday’s high-stakes clash with Ukraine in Leverkusen, despite the danger of missing yet another major tournament if they lose. “We take a few more risks in defence.” READ | Euro 2024 Qualifiers: Netherlands, Switzerland, Romania qualify; Croatia edges closer “We want to play against Ukraine with this …

Ukraine aid support softens in the US: AP-NORC Poll
1 year, 10 months ago

Ukraine aid support softens in the US: AP-NORC Poll

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Support among the American public for providing Ukraine weaponry and direct economic assistance has softened as the Russian invasion nears a grim one-year milestone, according to a new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. “I am sympathetic for Ukraine’s situation and I feel badly for them, but I feel like we need to first …

Meloni tells NATO it can count on Italy in Ukraine
2 years, 1 month ago

Meloni tells NATO it can count on Italy in Ukraine

Associated Press  

ROME — Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni pledged Italy’s “strong commitment” to NATO and efforts to end Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, taking a firm pro-alliance stance Thursday following the pro-Russia sentiments expressed by one of her governing coalition partners. “Given our principal challenge today, Italy strongly supports the territorial integrity, sovereignty and freedom of Ukraine,” Meloni said with Stoltenberg at her …

‘War fatigue’ may cause West to lose interest in Ukraine support
2 years, 6 months ago

‘War fatigue’ may cause West to lose interest in Ukraine support

Al Jazeera  

Analysts suggest a long conflict could erode the West’s resolve to help Ukraine in its battle against Russia. As Russia’s invasion of Ukraine grinds into its fourth month, officials in Kyiv have expressed fears the specter of “war fatigue” could erode the West’s resolve to help the country push back Moscow’s aggression. Every month of the war is costing Ukraine …

US, Italy united on Ukraine, with slightly different tones
2 years, 7 months ago

US, Italy united on Ukraine, with slightly different tones

Associated Press  

MILAN — Italian Premier Mario Draghi meets with U.S. President Joe Biden this week in Washington as Europe faces another “whatever it takes” moment with Russia’s war in Ukraine raging on its eastern flank. Draghi is pushing for even a limited truce to allow talks to resume, mindful also of the impact on Italy should the war spill over Ukraine’s …

Polls say most Russians support the invasion of Ukraine. But with Putin's tools of 'fear and corruption', is that really the truth?
2 years, 10 months ago

Polls say most Russians support the invasion of Ukraine. But with Putin's tools of 'fear and corruption', is that really the truth?

ABC  

As the world sees Ukrainian cities being pounded by Russian bombs and missiles, it's hard not to view Ukraine as a victim of Vladimir Putin's intent to re-establish the Russian empire. It may seem strange that Russia, with the world's largest nuclear arsenal, could convince large parts of its population that Ukraine — with no nuclear weapons — is a …

Ukraine crisis: From Belarus to Japan, where do countries stand?
2 years, 11 months ago

Ukraine crisis: From Belarus to Japan, where do countries stand?

Al Jazeera  

A look at how world powers are responding to the rapidly escalating conflict between Russia and Ukraine. If Putin’s goal was to keep NATO forces away from Russia’s borders, then “invading Ukraine could scarcely be more counterproductive”, he said. China China has said it wants to see all sides involved in the Ukraine crisis remain calm and avoid increasing tension, …

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