Italy’s premier Giorgia Meloni urged the European Union to appoint a dedicated envoy to negotiate with Russia. Speaking to lawmakers in Rome, she warned that hard‑line stances risk turning into diplomatic blindness. The call comes as Italy prepares to host discussions ahead of next week’s G7 and European leader summits for peace negotiations in Europe.

Meloni added that Europe must move beyond fragmented voices that lack legitimacy. She cited her exclusion from a London meeting with the UK’s Keir Starmer, France’s Emmanuel Macron and Germany’s Friedrich Merz, arguing the current formats fail to represent collective European interests. This stance signals a push for a unified diplomatic front in peace talks.

The premier also reiterated Italy’s continued support for Ukraine’s defense and energy systems, calling for active backing. Her remarks aim to galvanize the EU to secure a single spokesperson capable of engaging Moscow on a realistic agenda. This move could reshape how European sanctions and aid are coordinated moving forward in Europe in 2024 and.

By pushing for a unified envoy, Meloni seeks to avoid the fragmentation that has weakened European responses to Russia’s aggression. The proposal underscores the urgency for a coherent strategy that balances firmness with dialogue. EU leaders will weigh the suggestion as they prepare for the upcoming summit, where strategic trade and security issues loom large.