++ Mattarella tells Zelensky of Italy's firm support for Ukraine ++

On 15 April 2026, Mattarella told Zelensky of Italy's firm support for Ukraine, according to ANSA. Meloni also told Zelensky that Italy is always at Kyiv's side and that EU security is also at stake.

Zelensky made several other statements the same day. Kyiv Post reported that he said no date has been set for a Kyiv visit by Witkoff and Kushner. Russian outlets reported his comments on Trump's position on Ukraine, on Witkoff and Kushner, and on US negotiators' belief in a Russian victory, and said he changed his answer to accusations by US Secretary of State Rubio.