On 24 August 2026, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni joined via video link the Coalition of the Willing leaders’ meeting, held to mark Ukraine’s 35th independence anniversary. Meloni congratulated President Volodymyr Zelensky and the Ukrainian people, reaffirming Italy’s support for Ukraine’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, and independence. She expressed solidarity with Ukraine’s civilian population affected by Russia’s ongoing attacks. Italy’s humanitarian efforts will expand with additional power generators to bolster Ukraine’s resilience and stabilize energy infrastructure. Leaders agreed to strengthen sanctions against Russia to counter evasion tactics and undermine Moscow’s military capabilities. Meloni emphasized Italy’s commitment to international cooperation in advancing peace negotiations for a just and lasting resolution.
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