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/)

Donald Trump will not "move away" from Europe, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia MeloniItaly has said. The Italian Premier said Europe “is not lost” and highlighted the importance of strong US-Europe ties amid ideological divisions,

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.

Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni stresses the importance of Western unity after Ukraine talks with European leaders, Canada and Turkey in London. View on euronews

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.

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.