Premier takes flight in the rarefied atmosphere of diplomacy, daring to go where no man — or woman — has gone.

Prime minister to host more than a dozen countries over weekend as Europe tries to secure deal to end war

With the war in Ukraine at a critical juncture, European leaders, including Italy’s Giorgia Meloni and UK’s Keir Starmer, have gathered in London for a high-stakes summit. Zelensky seeks renewed

Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni speaks with the media during an EU Summit at the European Council building in Brussels, Thursday, March 6, 2025. (AP Photo/)

As some EU leaders consider the consequences of an apparent US disengagement from Europe’s security, Italy’s premier remains one of the strongest advocates for keeping the continent under American protection.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni ruled out sending troops to Ukraine, doubting the feasibility of a UK-France proposal but stressed the need for lasting peace and security guarantees.

As the war in Ukraine continues, the European Union (EU) is working on a new defence strategy against Russia. Under a plan called 'Operation Sky Shield,' the EU is considering deploying 120 fighter jets to protect Ukraine from air attacks.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni was irritated by French President Emmanuel Macron’s recent suggestion of deploying European troops into Ukraine following a ceasefire. Macron reportedly floated the idea during a Wednesday video conference among leaders of the European Union following France’s bilateral conversations with the United States.

Premier takes flight in the rarefied atmosphere of diplomacy, daring to go where no man — or woman — has gone.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni called on Feb. 28 for an "immediate" summit between the United States, EU, and Western allies to discuss Ukraine amid ongoing peace talks. Meloni's call for the summit follow a heated meeting between President Volodymyr Zelensky and U.

The year began with a bang: racist immigration policies, economic upheaval, government attacks on the judiciary, and a crackdown on activists. But this isn’t Donald Trump’s America — it’s Giorgia Meloni’s Italy.

The European Union can't dodge security and competitiveness, Premier Giorgia Meloni said in joint statements after a meeting with Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson at Palazzo Chigi Wednesday. "We agree that today more than ever the big issues that Europe cannot afford to elude are the security of citizens and the competitiveness of the production system,