Guido Crosetto

Trump-mediated Ukraine peace push – September 2026

26 clusters · 1632 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Zelensky plans late September meeting with Trump in New York

Following the diplomatic mission by envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Moscow and Kyiv, the Kremlin indicated it does not rule out future trilateral negotiations involving the U.S., Russia, and Ukraine. During the

Nicola Massimo Masciulli leadership transition

2 clusters · 18 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: General Nicola Massimo Masciulli appointed Director of DIA

General Nicola Massimo Masciulli has transitioned from regional military command to a national anti-mafia leadership role. After concluding his tenure as head of the Ogaden Interregional Command, which oversaw Campania

Evolution of digital, drone, and cognitive warfare

8 clusters · 25 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Asymmetric warfare and drone technology reshape military tactics and training

The landscape of modern warfare is undergoing a significant transformation characterized by the integration of advanced technology and digital tools. Initial concerns focused on European security and the potential for ge

Greece-Italy naval defense agreement

3 clusters · 76 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Greece and Italy sign €460M deal for two FREMM frigates

Greece and Italy have signed an implementing agreement in Rome to finalize the €460 million procurement of two Bergamini-class FREMM frigates for the Hellenic Navy. The agreement establishes the legal, financial, and tec

Ukraine air defense crisis and interceptor procurement

162 clusters · 1280 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Germany to supply Ukraine with Patriot interceptors from military stocks

As of early September 2026, Ukraine’s air defense crisis remains acute. While President Zelenskyy previously confirmed receiving small batches of Patriot, Crotale, and AIM interceptors, he emphasized that the country req

Mykhailo Fedorov advisory role in Italy

2 clusters · 84 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Mykhailo Fedorov appointed as Italian defense innovation advisor

Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has been appointed as a defense innovation advisor to the Italian Ministry of Defense. The role, offered by Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto, focuses on modern wa

Italy requests €8bn from EU SAFE defense program

5 clusters · 61 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: EU SAFE defense fund: Estonia receives first payment as Italy requests 8 billion euros

Italy has formally requested approximately €8 billion in low-interest loans from the European Union’s Security-for-Action-Europe (SAFE) program to bolster national defense capabilities. This formal request follows months

Ukraine political crisis deepens amid leadership reshuffles

18 clusters · 579 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: Zelensky rejects calls for wartime elections in Ukraine

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s mid-July 2026 removal of defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov—following clashes over procurement reforms—sparked the largest anti-government protests in Ukraine since the 2022 invasion. Demon

Death threats against Italian political and military figures

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: Gianfranco Paglia receives death threats on social media

In late July 2026, Futuro Nazionale regional coordinator Emanuele Pozzolo reported death threats on Facebook targeting him and his family. The incident was accompanied by physical unrest in Taranto, where a group of appr

KNDS munitions factory explosion in Colleferro

2 clusters · 76 sources · last updated 27 days ago

Latest: KNDS Ammo facility explosion in Colleferro triggers investigation

On August 13, 2026, a powerful explosion and fire occurred in the powder-pressing department of the KNDS Ammo Italy munitions factory in Colleferro, near Rome. The blast, which was audible several kilometers away, prompt