Category: Ukraine crisis: Italy

Vatican’s top diplomat calls for end to violence, says “never too late” for talks. The Vatican secretary of state, Cardinal

Protests against Russian invasion of Ukraine held in Rome and Milan. The first buses of Ukrainian refugees fleeing the Russian

Ukraine government to receive €110 million in aid from Italy. Italy is closing its airspace to Russian aircraft, the prime

Zelenskyy thanked pontiff for his prayers for peace and spiritual support. Pope Francis spoke by phone to Ukrainian president Volodymyr

Ukraine president says Italy supports ejecting Russia from SWIFT global payments system. Italian premier Mario Draghi has told Ukrainian president Volodymyr

Draghi says EU finalising package of sanctions against Russia. Italy is ready to supply an additional 3,400 troops to support

March for peace in Ukraine to go from Rome city hall to Colosseum. Rome will stage a candlelight procession for

Peaceful protests and vigils held in Rome, Milan, Turin and Naples. Rallies and prayer vigils for peace in Ukraine were

Draghi promises “very tough” EU sanctions for Russia. Italian premier Mario Draghi said that Italy joins the EU and all

Colosseum to turn yellow and blue in sign of solidarity with Ukraine. Italy is to light up the Colosseum with