The Italian government is seeking compensation from the EU for the losses suffered by Italian firms due to Russian sanctions, including the idea of allowing companies whose assets have been seized by Moscow to apply for frozen European assets belonging to Russian business entities.
The G7 nations pledged to provide Ukraine with more air defense equipment, ammunition, and artillery to help repel the Russian invasion, while exploring the possibility of using frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine.
During the meeting, Kuleba and Tayani discussed how Italy can help strengthen Ukraine's air defense.
The meeting of the G7 foreign ministers will focus on calls for a ceasefire in Gaza, reducing tensions between Israel and Iran, and reaffirming full support for Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression.
NATO is planning long-term military support for Ukraine through a proposed €100 billion fund, but the proposal has received mixed reactions from allies.
Italy urges russia not to use the terrorist attack in Moscow to escalate the war against Ukraine and calls for calm and avoidance of escalation.
Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani warned that the deployment of NATO troops in Ukraine would increase the risk of World War III, ruling out the possibility of sending Italian troops to help Kyiv against a Russian invasion.
Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani warns against the deployment of NATO troops in Ukraine, saying it threatens to spark World War III, while supporting the provision of military, economic and technical assistance to help Ukraine defend itself.
The Italian Senate approved the country's participation in the EU naval mission to protect cargo ships in the Red Sea from attacks by Houthi rebels in Yemen.
Italy is close to signing a bilateral security agreement with Ukraine, which will have political and symbolic significance in support of international law.
The United Kingdom, Italy and Finland have suspended funding for the UN Refugee Agency in Gaza following allegations that some staff members were involved in the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel. Earlier, the United States, Australia and Canada also froze funding for the Agency.