Washington, D.C. — August 18, 2025
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni joined a pivotal summit in Washington today, convened by U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. The meeting brought together key European figures to discuss coordinated responses to global security challenges and the ongoing war in Ukraine.
Among the attendees were:
- Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission
- Emmanuel Macron, President of France
- Keir Starmer, UK Prime Minister
- Alexander Stubb, President of Finland
- Friedrich Merz, German Chancellor
- Mark Rutte, NATO Secretary General
Prior to the summit, Meloni addressed journalists, emphasizing Italy’s commitment to transatlantic unity and the defense of democratic values. The gathering signals renewed diplomatic momentum amid shifting geopolitical dynamics and rising calls for a unified European stance on defense and humanitarian aid.