EADaily, December 9th, 2025. The meeting of the head of the Kiev regime, Vladimir Zelensky, with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is important because she maintains personal contact with US President Donald Trump.

Finnish President Alexander Stubb said that together with Italian leader Giorgia Meloni he has spoken to US President Donald Trump about the US 28-point peace plan for Russia’s war on Ukraine.

President Donald Trump was declared the most influential figure shaping European politics by POLITICO on Tuesday — but he made clear he doesn’t give a hoot.

Donald Trump blasts Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky, saying he must “get his act together and start accepting things” if progress is to be made in ending the war

Zelensky says Ukraine cannot and will not cede territory to Russia, insisting 'we don’t have a moral right,' even as Donald Trump urges Kyiv to respond to his new peace proposal.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy engaged in discussions relating to the ongoing peace negotiations between the U.S. and Russia. Meloni reiterated Italy’s support for Ukraine amidst recent strikes and announced aid for Ukraine’s energy infrastructure.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni spoke by phone on Sunday with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy ahead of his planned visits to London, Brussels and Rome for talks on the peace process, her office said.