Italy‑US alliance reaffirmed amid NATO prep

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1. 19 days ago

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2. 28 days ago

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3. about 1 month ago

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4. about 1 month ago

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5. about 1 month ago

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6. about 1 month ago

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   Italy‑U.S. alliance reaffirmed at Independence Day celebrations

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7. about 1 month ago

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   Tajani Confirms Villa Taverna Attendance, Defends Italy‑US Ties

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8. about 1 month ago

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9. about 1 month ago

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   Italy Rejects NATO PURL Funding for US Weapons to Ukraine

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10. about 2 months ago

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    Italian Defence Minister Crosetto reaffirms Atlantic alliance in Washington meeting

    Italian Defence Minister Guido Crosetto met U.S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth in Washington, reaffirming the Italy‑U.S. Atlantic alliance, praising Italy’s growing NATO role and discussing Hormuz de‑mining.

11. about 2 months ago

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    Italy opposition parties clash over Ukraine policy in parliamentary resolutions

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12. about 2 months ago

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    Italian opposition leaders criticize government's cautious foreign policy

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13. about 2 months ago

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    Italy pledges continued support for Ukraine as war drags on

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14. about 2 months ago

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15. about 2 months ago

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    Italian Defence Minister Guido Crosetto Urges Ongoing Support for Ukraine

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16. 2 months ago

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    Italian Defence Minister Crosetto calls for stronger peace defence amid Ukraine's EU bid

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