The former prime minister comments on the rift that has emerged within the PD between reformists and pacifists over defence spending: “They need to make a decision on foreign policy. For now, they’re just in a mess.” The father of the Olive Tree coalition seems to have a clearer vision than the coalition itself

Ukraine is inviting us to test our air defences. Taboos, restraints and blinders are extremely dangerous whilst Putin’s allies are testing and learning

In 45 minutes, 24 Iskander missiles and 4 Zircon missiles were launched at Kyiv. But the country is preparing for winter, including through diplomatic efforts to force Moscow to make peace. “We will continue,” says Budanov, head of President Zelensky’s Office

“We can offer Europeans everything, even our mistakes,” says Ihor Fedirko, head of the Ukrainian Council for the Defence Industry (UCDI), an organisation that brings together key companies in Ukraine’s private defence sector. Moscow’s strong points. Ukraine in the wake of the reshuffles

The Italian frigate Thaon di Revel has boarded a second suspicious oil tanker in less than two weeks. After years of financial sanctions, Brussels is opening a new front at sea: the expanded Irini mandate allows European forces to inspect vessels suspected of helping Russia evade oil sanctions

The secretary of the PD responds to the leader of the M5S, who yesterday explained that he wished to resolve certain crucial issues in the broad coalition’s programme – including military support for Kyiv – following the coalition primaries. Bonelli and Fratoianni: “We’re not living under a presidential system, after all!” But silence falls on the issue of support for Ukraine

Yet another bout of indecision from the White House occupant is causing difficulties for Kyiv. And yet, for months now, Zelensky has been explaining that Ukraine has built its reputation as a reliable ally of America and the West through skill, ingenuity and generosity

Eight dead and over thirty injured. Kryvyi Rih and Lviv have also been hit. Moscow is relying on ballistic missiles, whilst Kyiv remains without Patriot systems as winter approaches