Vatican’s top diplomat calls for end to violence, says “never too late” for talks. The Vatican secretary of state, Cardinal
Category: Ukraine crisis: Italy
Italy begins welcoming refugees from Ukraine
Protests against Russian invasion of Ukraine held in Rome and Milan. The first buses of Ukrainian refugees fleeing the Russian
Ukraine: Italy closes airspace to Russian planes
Ukraine government to receive €110 million in aid from Italy. Italy is closing its airspace to Russian aircraft, the prime
Ukraine: Pope calls Zelenskyy to express ‘profound pain’
Zelenskyy thanked pontiff for his prayers for peace and spiritual support. Pope Francis spoke by phone to Ukrainian president Volodymyr
Ukraine: Italy backs EU bid to cut Russia off from SWIFT
Ukraine president says Italy supports ejecting Russia from SWIFT global payments system. Italian premier Mario Draghi has told Ukrainian president Volodymyr
Ukraine: Italy ready to supply NATO with 3,400 soldiers
Draghi says EU finalising package of sanctions against Russia. Italy is ready to supply an additional 3,400 troops to support
Ukraine: Rome to hold candlelight procession for peace
March for peace in Ukraine to go from Rome city hall to Colosseum. Rome will stage a candlelight procession for
Italian cities rally against Russia’s war on Ukraine
Peaceful protests and vigils held in Rome, Milan, Turin and Naples. Rallies and prayer vigils for peace in Ukraine were
Ukraine: Italy PM calls on Putin to stop the bloodshed
Draghi promises “very tough” EU sanctions for Russia. Italian premier Mario Draghi said that Italy joins the EU and all
Italy lights up Colosseum with Ukraine flag colours
Colosseum to turn yellow and blue in sign of solidarity with Ukraine. Italy is to light up the Colosseum with