The challenges in securing an agreement on a multi-billion dollar military support package for Ukraine at the EU level are said to stem, in part, from scepticism in Italy and France. Source: Spiegel,

The new package aims to send a “very strong” message of support to Ukraine and reaffirm the EU’s commitment to the principle of peace through strength. “We are discussing all possible options to urgently send a very strong signal to Ukrainians and the world that we stand with Ukraine.

Kaja Kallas, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs, will announce a proposal for a major military aid package for Ukraine, primarily including ammunition and air defence systems, during the EU Foreign Affairs Council meeting in Brussels on Monday,

The United Arab Emirates plans to invest $40 billion in Italy, the two countries said at a bilateral summit in Rome, without providing any time frame.

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said the United Arab Emirates will invest $40 billion in Italy after Rome hosted a visit of UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.