Italy has become the first European country to publicly signal its readiness to participate in a potential peacekeeping mission in Ukraine, as discussions of a ceasefire grow. Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto expressed Italy's willingness to contribute to peacekeeping efforts amid the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.

Giorgia Meloni, Italy's PM, has emerged as Europe's most powerful leader, showcasing a shift towards right-wing populism. Her govt's stability and strategic positioning have garnered respect from traditional political figures,

Although an endorser of Benito Mussolini, being at the forefront of dragging European politics to the far right and introducing stringent policies on migration and LGBTQ+ rights, her government has br