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Massimiliano Galletti, Italian volunteer who died in Ukraine

Italian volunteer stretcher bearer dies in Ukraine

November 3, 2024November 3, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Italian volunteer stretcher bearer dies in Ukraine

Massimiliano Galletti, an Italian volunteer was killed in Ukraine. A volunteer stretcher bearer from San Benedetto del Tronto, he lost his life last Monday. Shrapnel from a grenade, mortar, or RPG hit him during an attack on the outskirts of Kyiv.

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Crosetto addresses the house over judiciary row

Italian weapons can only be used within Ukraine

June 1, 2024June 1, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Italian weapons can only be used within Ukraine

Defence Minister Guido Crosetto stated on Friday that the Italian Constitution prohibits the government from allowing Kyiv to use the weapons provided by Italy on targets within Russian territory.

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Meloni visits Bucha in Ukraine and lends Italy's continuing support and aid to Ukraine against the Russian invasion.

Meloni tells Ukrainians in Bucha “You’re not alone”

February 21, 2023February 21, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Meloni tells Ukrainians in Bucha “You’re not alone”

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni visited Bucha in Ukraine on Tuesday. She paid homage to civilians who were massacred there after the Russian invasion of Ukraine and was visibly moved as she heard the stories of the atrocities.

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Pope Francis prays for peace and thanks Poland for their assistance

Pope thanks Polish people for opening their hearts and doors

March 2, 2022March 2, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Pope thanks Polish people for opening their hearts and doors

Pope Francis thanked the Polish people for welcoming refugees from Ukraine. His Ash Wednesday sermon also asked God for peace.

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Building hit by Russian missile in Kyiv, Ukraine. Editorial credit: Drop of Light / Shutterstock.com

Draghi updates the senate on Ukraine

March 1, 2022March 1, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Draghi updates the senate on Ukraine

On Tuesday, prime minister Draghi addressed the Italian senate on the Russian invasion of Ukraine. He said it “marks a turning point in European history”.

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Bullet riddled sign in Donbass region. Russia invades Ukraine

Draghi: Russia offensive takes us back to Europe’s darkest days

February 26, 2022February 26, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Draghi: Russia offensive takes us back to Europe’s darkest days

Italy’s Prime Minister, Mario Draghi, said on Friday the attack by Russia on Ukraine “takes us back to the darkest days of European history”.

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Kyiv, Ukraine as night falls and air raid sirens sound

Mario Draghi: Putin must “put an end to the bloodshed”

February 25, 2022February 25, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Mario Draghi: Putin must “put an end to the bloodshed”

As the horror of the Russian invasion of Ukraine unfolded, Italy condemned Russia’s aggression. All political parties were unanimous in condemning the Russian violation of Ukraine’s sovereign territory.

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Di Maio urges Italians to leave Ukraine. Creator: edda_dietrich under creatiove commons licence 3.0 via Flickr.com

Foreign Minister urges Italians to leave Ukraine

February 21, 2022February 21, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Foreign Minister urges Italians to leave Ukraine

The Foreign Minister, Luigi Di Maio, on Monday urged Italians to leave Ukraine. Italy is on maximum alert, he said.

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