Russia-Ukraine, the negotiator issue is a central focus of the European Council: according to some EU leaders, the President of the European Council should be the negotiator in the negotiations with Putin, but there's certainly no unanimity on the issue. Who is Meloni banking on?
At the ongoing summit in France, leaders unanimously reaffirmed their support for Ukraine. Von der Leyen: "We will double our aid." Trump: "Moscow and Kiev must reach an agreement. I will hold a press conference to explain the memorandum signed with Tehran."
The Russian tsar reneges on his cautious overtures from the previous day and rejects the Ukrainian president's meeting proposal. Putin wants to continue the war even though Ukraine is holding its own against Russia on the ground.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov responded to the message, addressed to the Russian president and posted on all of the Ukrainian leader's social media channels: "He can come here anytime." Trump: "It would be wonderful if they met."
A Russian drone strikes a residential building in Galați, Romania, injuring two people. NATO and the EU raise alarm, while a Turkish ship is also struck near Odessa. Meloni: "Europe's security is at risk."
The Kremlin Tsar has a lot of nerve to talk about the law of the jungle in the world after invading, bombing and massacring Ukraine.
The US president's statement on Social Truth: "Hopefully, this marks the beginning of the end of a very long, deadly, and bitterly fought war. Every day we get closer to peace." The exchange of 1.000 prisoners for...
The buyer is a well-established private investor based in the United Arab Emirates. The deal includes the spinoff of the Russian subsidiary AO Bank. The stock rose in Milan.
Bini Smaghi's compelling book clearly explains why the European Union, despite possessing all the credentials to be a major global power, often ends up playing defense, caught between pressure from the US, China, and Russia, the…
The two leaders hadn't spoken in a long time and also discussed the Middle East and Iran's nuclear program. Putin on Kiev: "The objectives of the special military operation will be achieved regardless."
Hungary holds elections today that could end the sixteen-year rule of pro-Russian Viktor Orbán and pave the way for the opposition led by pro-European Peter Magyar, who is aiming for the two-thirds majority needed for reforms to the state of…
The pro-Orban tour by US Vice President Vance seals the US-Russia alliance against a common enemy identified in the EU, and his praise for Meloni is embarrassing not only for the Prime Minister but for Italy: we cannot stand with the…
Interview with Ambassador Roberto Nigido, a diplomatic career spent between Rome and Brussels. The European Union confirms its status as a "political dwarf," incapable of playing a role, of being a "global player" in managing major international crises. And for Italy, this is unrealistic...
The gift that the capricious American President gave to Putin by allowing him to sell Russian oil could mortgage the conclusion of the war in Ukraine that the Kremlin tsar was unable to win.
The 61st International Art Exhibition - In Minor Keys by Koyo Kouoh - organized by La Biennale di Venezia, will be accompanied by 99 National Participations and 31 Collateral Events
Trump grants a 30-day license allowing countries to purchase Russian crude and petroleum products stranded at sea, in an effort to stabilize global energy markets. FT: Russia earns up to $150 million a day from…
Moscow blocks WhatsApp and restricts Telegram in the name of security. Behind the crackdown are the Runet project and the push for Max, the state-run super-app set to reshape the digital communication of over 100 million Russians.
The Financial Times reports that Zelensky could announce elections on February 24th and a referendum on the peace agreement with Russia by May. But Kiev is holding back: "Without certainty, there will be no announcement." Meanwhile, the European Parliament has approved a €90 billion loan to Ukraine.
The Russian oil giant has reached a preliminary agreement with Carlyle to sell a majority of its international assets. The deal, conditional on approval from the US OFAC, excludes Kazakhstan and follows the failure of the Gunvor deal and the sanctions imposed by...
Trump and Zelensky met behind closed doors in Davos: no agreement on borders, eyes on Moscow with US envoys to Putin. From the stage, the Ukrainian president attacked the EU over defense and Russian assets and demanded security guarantees...
There are no words to describe the delirious letter that US President Donald Trump sent to the Norwegian Prime Minister: "You didn't give me the Nobel Prize, so I'm no longer required to think exclusively about peace." Not even the…
The elite of academics, global corporations, governments, civil society representatives, and international organizations will meet in the Swiss city between January 19 and 23. Donald Trump is expected to speak on Wednesday.
The first French troops, the vanguard of the Arctic Endurance mission, landed in Nuuk. But Trump's response was swift: the White House curtly stated that the presence of European troops will not impact the tycoon's decisions.
Iran is in chaos: it is experiencing the largest massacre in its history due to the regime's brutal crackdown on popular protests. Trump announces aid to the protesters, Russia and China warn the US. Fears of executions
On Greenland, Prime Minister Meloni said she would not support US military action. A referendum on justice will be held on March 22-23. "On Mercosur, a yes vote will be given after guarantees." And on the banking game: "Criticisms about the government's intervention are unfounded."
The U.S. Navy boarded and seized two oil tankers linked to Venezuela. Russian naval vessels were also in the vicinity of the operation, raising potential tensions with Moscow.
Trump's forceful intervention in Venezuela is not only a clear violation of international law but also legitimizes Russia's ambitions in Ukraine and China's in Taiwan. Trump's move to...
A night of attacks on Zaporizhia, home to Europe's largest nuclear power plant: drones, fires, and blackouts. The clash over the "dacha affair" between Moscow and Kiev continues, while in Kherson, New Year's Eve ends with a massacre.
The Council of Ministers approves the Ukraine decree: the authorization for aid to Kiev has been renewed through 2026, through a political mediation that affects the form but not the substance of the measure. However, no decision has been made on the date of the referendum on…
Trump and Zelensky met at Mar-a-Lago after their phone call with Putin: agreement on peace in Ukraine is 90-95% complete, but Donbass, Zaporizhzhia, and security guarantees remain unresolved.
Optimism returns after the US-Ukraine talks in Berlin. Chancellor Merz hopes for a ceasefire before Christmas. In Kiev, NATO-style guarantees are offered, but positions on Donbass remain distant.
The Kremlin closes its doors on Donbass and makes the ceasefire conditional on the Ukrainian withdrawal. Kiev rejects the pressure, Trump warns of global risks while Europe remains on hold.
The EU Commission aims to freeze Russian assets (and not confiscate them) indefinitely, using Article 122, which refers to economic emergencies. This time, Christine Lagarde has given the green light. Brussels' goal is to obtain from…
The egg sold at Christie's in London is a Fabergé work, designed by Alma Theresia Pihl, workmaster Albert Holmström, St. Petersburg, 1913. It represents the Imperial Winter Egg of 1913, a major event in the artistic and cultural tradition of the court…
The meeting at Palazzo Chigi lasted about an hour and a half and was not followed by a press conference. Italy is attempting to mediate between Europe and the US, particularly regarding Russian assets and security guarantees. Zelensky: "An excellent meeting."
The sold package represents almost the entire portfolio of long-term leasing contracts of the subsidiary UniCredit Leasing. This strategy, similar to that adopted by Intesa SanPaolo, is less costly than selling the entire company.
Trump's new national security strategy is pleasing the Kremlin, which calls it a shared vision. Musk reiterates extreme accusations against the EU, while the US president says he's disappointed with Zelensky, "havingn't read the peace plan."
Russia's refusal to admit Europe to the negotiating table for Ukraine reveals Putin's dire vision of reality, which is accompanied by Trump's dream of an America that has never existed and that ignores Europe.
On the one hand, there is concern about the ongoing, unresolved peace talks in Ukraine, and on the other, the US blockade in Venezuela. However, the rise will be halted by the expectation of a substantial supply.
As usual, the Russian Tsar pretends to open negotiations with Ukraine but in reality he scuttles them by imposing unacceptable conditions on Kiev not only because of territorial claims but also by questioning who is entitled to represent Kiev.
In a hearing before the Parliamentary Commission of Inquiry into the Banking System, Andrea Orcel explained that closing its operations in Russia would only benefit the country we don't want to help. He then defended the bank's Italian roots: "Here, 45% of…
US Media: Ukraine and the United States reach peace agreement, while talks with Russia continue in Abu Dhabi. On the ground: airstrikes in Kiev kill six; drones in the skies over Romania and Moldova.
The peace plan agreed upon by the US and Russia, without consulting either Kiev or Europe, is becoming clearer by the hour. Here, in brief, are the key points of the project.
In a historic speech to the German Parliament, President Mattarella stated bluntly, referring to Russia and others, that "a war of aggression is a crime," and French President Macron signed a strategic agreement...
Hundreds of drones and missiles strike Kiev, as Russia's offensive in Donbas continues. Rescue operations are underway, new international aid is on the way, and Zelensky will meet with Macron on Monday.
Moscow advances on Pokrovsk in Donetsk, taking advantage of the fog. Kiev denies surrender and calls it "disinformation," but the situation remains critical.
The energy siege on Russia to force it to halt the war in Ukraine is tightening: the US, Great Britain, the EU, China, and India are all trying to hamper the Kremlin's energy situation. But Orban dissociates himself.
A new Russian attack on Kiev leaves three dead and 29 injured, including six children. Moscow claims responsibility for the encirclement of 5 Ukrainian soldiers in Kupyansk and tests the Burevestnik nuclear missile. From Asia, Trump asks Xi Jinping to mediate with Putin: "Only…
Trump and Putin clash over oil. China suspends purchases of Russian crude. India, the largest buyer of seaborne black gold, is also ready to drastically reduce imports. "The US measures are a hostile act," thunders Putin.
Like a boxer out of tune, the markets are trying to recover from yesterday's plunge in precious metals, which stabilized today. Quarterly reporting season on Wall Street is in full swing, and so far, 87% of the data has exceeded analysts' expectations.
After Gaza, the US president also wants to unblock the situation in Ukraine and has announced a meeting with his Russian counterpart "perhaps within two weeks." Moscow confirms this. Hungarian President Orban: "We are ready."
Moscow's retaliation, which calls it "theft," could involve many European companies with business in Russia, including UniCredit. The European Union is finalizing a plan that calls for the use of approximately €140 billion deposited in...
Brunello Cucinelli closed the first nine months of 2025 with revenues of €1.019,6 million (+10,8%) and confirmed a 10% increase for 2026. He responded to Morpheus Research's accusations with a "fair and balanced inventory" and compliance with the rules...
The security of European skies, the strengthening of the Eastern front and the crisis in Ukraine will be the central issues today at the informal summit of heads of state and government and tomorrow at the Summit of the European Political Community.
Moldova chooses Europe again: Maia Sandu's PAS party wins parliamentary elections with over 50% of the vote, despite cyber attacks, false bomb threats, and Russian pressure.
A 12-hour Russian raid on Kiev and other cities: 595 drones and 48 missiles, at least four victims. Europe strengthens its defense framework, Zelensky calls for tougher sanctions.
INTERVIEW WITH NICOLA PASSARIELLO, director/IPL in Financial Crime Compliance at Moody's, following the Cucinelli case, which collapsed on the stock market following accusations by some analysts - who had bet on a fall in the stock price and to which the company responded sharply - of evading…
Asia-Pacific stocks are down after Wall Street's third negative close. European stocks, however, are expected to open higher, with particular attention focused on Leonardo.
The Italian luxury company, listed in Milan, plunged 5% after the publication of a report by Morpheus Research that allegedly revealed an intricate system of triangulation to maintain sales in Russia. The company reiterates its "full compliance with…
The prime minister's speech in New York: "Israel's reaction to Gaza is disproportionate, but recognizing Palestine requires two conditions: the release of the hostages and the removal of Hamas." On Russia: "It has trampled on the United Nations." Zelensky: "The UN does not…
Following Russian drone strikes in the Baltics, Denmark, Poland, and Romania, the European Commission intends to respond immediately by building a defensive barrier.
Belarus has reportedly purchased three Airbus aircraft through Zambian airline Magic Air for its national carrier Belavia. And Russia is no exception.
Three Russian MiG-31 fighters flew over Estonian airspace for 12 minutes without flight plans. Intercepted by Italian F-35s, the incident triggered a reaction from Tallinn, NATO, and the EU: von der Leyen and Kallas announced firmness and new sanctions...
The new Russian threat in Estonia outweighs the tentative resumption of talks between Trump and Xi and is unsettling markets, even though the trend remains bullish. Piazza Affari remains in positive territory, but MPS and Mediobanca continue to...
The market expects a Fed rate cut of between 0,25% and 0,50%, and Trump continues to press Powell. Oracle's boom confirms the importance of technology in this phase of finance. Gold is hitting record highs. The escalation...
At the Cernobbio Forum, Zelensky demands immediate guarantees for Kiev and reiterates the mobilization against Moscow. Putin responds to the Volunteers: "Western troops in Ukraine will be legitimate targets."
China flexes its muscles and warns the US President at the Beijing military parade: "Peace or war." Meanwhile, Putin challenges Zelensky: "Come to Moscow."
The smiles and handshakes between Putin, Xi Jinping, and Modi are the clearest snapshot of US President Donald Trump's failed international strategy. He deluded himself that by opening up to Putin, he would divide Russia from China, but...
The US president reiterates his position: no to a bilateral meeting between Moscow and Kiev, but a three-way meeting with his presence. Brussels prepares a roadmap for the deployment of multinational troops. Moscow accuses Europe and moves closer to...
"Putin doesn't want to talk to Zelensky because he doesn't like him," the tycoon said after having "a good conversation" with Vladimir Putin. A long-distance spat between the Ukrainian president and J.D. Vance
While negotiations continue over security guarantees and territorial transfers, diplomacy is searching for the right venue for the historic bilateral meeting between Zelensky and Putin. The Russian president provocatively suggests Moscow. Europe is pushing for Geneva, but the US…
Putin-Zelensky bilateral talks before the trilateral with Trump. Crimea and at least part of Donbass are Ukrainian territories that Putin claims and that Kiev does not want to cede. Will the application of NATO's Article 5 be sufficient to ensure security, or will a…
The meeting between the two at the White House was less awkward than the one at the end of February. They discussed, but failed to resolve, the issue of granting territories to Russia, which Trump insists on while Zelensky refuses to listen to reason,…
On the eve of his meeting with Donald Trump, Zelensky in Brussels calls for security guarantees "like NATO." Von der Leyen: "Ukraine must be a steel hedgehog." The Coalition of the Willing reiterates: no territorial concessions without Kiev. Tomorrow in Washington, the day...
At the Alaska summit, Trump accepts Putin's terms: Ukraine sacrificed, Europe divided, and the West in a credibility crisis.
The Anchorage summit ends without an agreement: Trump briefs Zelensky and EU leaders in an hour-and-a-half-long call. European leaders: no vetoes on EU-NATO. The media calls it a "gift to Putin," while on...
For now, there is no ceasefire in Ukraine, despite the two heads of state's declarations of trust, and they will meet again. Putin invites Trump to Moscow. The US President: "I will push NATO and Zelensky to reach an agreement."
The meeting between the two leaders is scheduled in Anchorage at 21:30 PM Italian time, followed by a joint press conference. Trump promises Zelensky a subsequent trilateral meeting "if things go well," but insists on granting territory to Moscow.
Two days before the Trump-Putin summit in Alaska, Zelensky fears a deal will be reached over Kiev's head and reiterates: "No surrender of Donbas." Orbán breaks the European front: "Russia has already won the war."
Gemfields sells Fabergé, the icon of imperial eggs, to Sergei Mosunov's fund for $50 million. A return to Russian roots and a new challenge for historic luxury.
The US president ruled out the Ukrainian leader's presence at the August meeting: "I'll tell Putin to end the war, and then I'll talk to Europe and Kiev." The tycoon also assumed that "there will be a…
India imports a lot of crude oil from Moscow, but the US president has threatened to double tariffs to 50% if it does so again: he wants to cut off Putin's resources. Meanwhile, prices are rising, and Russia is offering a discount to its ally China,…
The Russian Foreign Ministry has released a list of Western officials who allegedly "incited hatred" against Russia. The president ignores the provocation and instead focuses on Gaza and Ukraine.
Earthquake and tsunami warning: One of the strongest ever recorded occurred in Kamchatka, Russia, triggering a warning for waves of up to five meters in the Pacific Ocean, reaching as far as Japan and Hawaii.
The widow of Russian dissident Navalny, several Nobel Prize winners, artists, and writers are loudly calling on the Campania Region to cancel the July 27 concert at the Royal Palace of Caserta by Bolshoi director Gergiev, who is not only a…
New EU sanctions against Russia, Kallas: We will continue to increase costs so that stopping the aggression becomes Moscow's only option. We must also be careful about the indoctrination of Ukrainian children.
Trump's threat was also deemed less serious than expected by Russia. These are secondary sanctions that will target Moscow's trading partners, from China to India. And in 50 days, Russia's aggressive fury has...
OPEC+ steps on the accelerator and announces an even faster-than-expected increase in oil production starting in August. Analysts' warning and investment banks' estimates on prices
The rotating presidency of the former emerging countries goes to Brazil, which hosts the leaders of several countries involved in areas of tension between Sunday and Monday. There is a risk of a flop due to the absence of Putin (who will however make a video greeting), Xi…
The conversation between the Russian and US presidents did not produce any breakthrough for peace: "In Ukraine we will not back down from our goals", the Kremlin reiterated. The tycoon talks with Kiev on Friday
Unprecedented Russian attack with 537 drones and missiles. Zelensky relaunches request for Patriot systems and announces withdrawal from Mine Convention. Trump ready for new sanctions against Moscow
The decision aims to weaken Russia's ability to finance the war in Ukraine and to strengthen EU production. However, farmers express doubts about costs and competitiveness
Incredibly, Giuseppe Conte's Five Stars would like to reopen the borders to Russian gas and in this sense they have presented a motion in Parliament but this time the PD has not fallen for it. A sign that the unity of the entire center-left is a condition…
Iran Israel US War: No announcements of support are coming to Tehran from Russia, which says it is already engaged in Ukraine, nor from its friends in the Gulf, nor from China and the BRICS
Can we really say that the G7 is definitely dead in Canada? Interview with Ambassador Riccardo Sessa, President of Sioi: "In the past it made sense, today the final communiqués speak for themselves"
War between Israel and Iran: Netanyahu's words burst in as Israeli airstrikes hit Tehran and Iranian missiles hit Tel Aviv. Trump proposes Putin as mediator, sparking Zelensky's ire and the EU's chill
Tusk loses in Poland: Nawrocki leads the pro-US sovereignist turn. Meanwhile, the sovereignist wind blows on more European states, while Italy seeks balance between sovereignism and integration
After the attack on the Kerch Bridge, the prospect of a meeting between the leaders of Moscow and Kiev with Trump is further removed. The Istanbul negotiations have failed, leaving only the exchange of bodies. Meanwhile, on the ground, the war continues
Kiev also proposed a 30-day unconditional ceasefire and a meeting with Zelensky and Putin, considered essential to resolve the conflict.
“A country that can defend itself from its aggressor only on its own territory, is not defending itself enough,” Merz said. Russia: “Dangerous decision”
