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Ukraine war: Volunteers discuss stronger sanctions as Meloni rules out Italian troops

Leaders of the “Coalition of the Willing” discussed strengthening sanctions against Moscow. Meloni said Italy will send electric generators and Tajani said there will be no Italian troops on the ground.

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What is happening

The sources report that the call among the “Coalition of the Willing” was under way or had taken place. Meloni joined from Palazzo Chigi and announced that Italy would send electric generators. Tajani stated that Italy would not deploy troops on the ground. Peskov accused London of siding with Kyiv and, in another report, of obstructing the peace process. Zelensky said Ukraine was facing a very difficult moment but would not fall. Von der Leyen said the EU would provide €6.1 billion for Ukraine’s defence. One source also reported that Burnham had authorized production of Storm Shadow missiles in Kyiv.

Why is it on the Radar?

The reported measures concern sanctions against Russia, military support for Ukraine, energy assistance and the positions of individual countries on troop deployment. The sources present different statements from Russian, Ukrainian, Italian and European officials.

Sources and timeline