The Latest Breaking News from Mario Draghi

NATO not planning nuclear arms or bases in Finland: PM

Sanna Marin says alliance has not indicated that membership would mean a scaled-up military footprint.

Al Jazeera · May 19, 2022

NATO does not plan nuclear arms or bases in Finland, PM tells paper

The NATO alliance has not expressed any interest in placing nuclear weapons or permanent bases in Finland, Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin told an Italian newspaper in an interview published on Thursday during a visit to Rome.

Reuters · May 19, 2022

Italy's Draghi calls for urgent ceasefire in Ukraine

Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi called on Thursday for an urgent ceasefire in Ukraine so that serious negotiations can begin to end the war that began with Russia's invasion almost three months ago.

Reuters · May 19, 2022

U.S. and Russia need to talk, seek way out of Ukraine conflict - Draghi

The United States and Russia need to talk to each other to try to put an end to the fighting in Ukraine, Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi said on Wednesday, a day after meeting U.S. President Joe Biden.

Reuters · May 11, 2022

Draghi urges Biden to foster long-term peace plan for Ukraine

Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi said allies should start work on negotiations toward a long-lasting peace process in Ukraine, even as they continue to sanction Russia over its invasion of the country.

Tribune News Service · May 11, 2022

Italian leader urges Ukraine ceasefire in visit with Biden

President Joe Biden has hosted Italian Premier Mario Draghi at the White House as the U.S. works to maintain trans-Atlantic unity over the Russian invasion of Ukraine

The Independent UK · May 10, 2022

Italy's Draghi says he and Biden will discuss energy, food security

Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi, in a meeting with U.S. President Joe Biden on Tuesday, said Russia's invasion of Ukraine had made ties between the United States and Italy stronger, a sentiment Biden said he agreed with.

Reuters · May 10, 2022

Amid Ukraine pressures at home, Italian PM heads to White House

Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi is facing increased domestic unease over providing lethal weapons to Ukraine.

Al Jazeera · May 10, 2022

Italy extends vetting powers to protect key national assets

Italy's parliament has extended Rome's special vetting powers to protect its key national assets by including the hydroelectric sector and new companies that plan to operate in industries deemed strategic, lawmakers said on Monday.

Reuters · May 9, 2022

Italy's Draghi to meet Biden as coalition frets over arms to Ukraine

Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi heads to Washington on Tuesday to meet U.S. President Joe Biden against an awkward domestic backdrop, with coalition leaders voicing growing dissent over supplying more weapons to Ukraine.

Reuters · May 9, 2022