Italian President Meloni Hosts Ukrainian President Zelensky to Discuss War, Sanctions, and Defence Cooperation
We have to be rather quick as President Zelensky has a very tight schedule and President Mattarella , to whom we apologise in advance , is awaiting him at the Quirinale Palace. In any case, I am very pleased to welcome President Zelensky, my friend Volodymyr, to Rome once again, and to have had the opportunity to review with him the progress of the negotiation process, the next steps to be taken to achieve an end to the war in Ukraine, and how to continue our support for the nation under attack. As I have said many times before, we... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 16 Apr 2026 12:02 LONDON
European Commission Invests EUR 1.07 Billion in 57 European Defence Fund Projects
On 15 April 2026, the European Commission confirmed it will invest EUR 1.07 billion in 57 new projects funded through the European Defence Fund (EDF). This investment follows the evaluation process of the 2025 EDF calls. The projects selected are aimed to support European Readiness Flagships under the EDF framework, which is designed to enhance the European Union's defence capabilities. This substantial financial allocation demonstrates the Commission's commitment to strengthening defence cooperation and readiness across member states. The official announcement was issued from Brussels, underscoring the EU's coordinated approach to defence research and development. No further details on the specific... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 15 Apr 2026 11:01 LONDON
Italy Suspends Defence Cooperation Deal with Israel Amid Middle East Tensions
Italy has suspended the automatic renewal of its defence cooperation agreement with Israel, marking a significant shift in relations between the two countries.The decision was announced by Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on April 14, 2026, amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.The defence agreement, originally approved by Israel in 2006, facilitates cooperation in military equipment exchange, technology research, training of military personnel, and information technology.It is automatically renewed every five years, but Italy's government has now put this renewal on hold.This move follows recent criticism by the Italian government of Israeli military actions in Lebanon, which have resulted in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Apr 2026 16:06 LONDON
