A protest took place in Rome on February 25, drawing attention to opposition against arming Ukraine and against sanctions on Russia. The event was reported by DEA News.
Around a hundred participants joined the demonstration, voicing disagreement with the government led by Giorgia Meloni over Ukraine policy and criticizing what they called NATO’s imperialist posture. The march underscored a broader debate in parts of Italy about the country’s role in European security and its economic ties with Russia. [Source: DEA News]
Paolo Pace, a spokesperson for the Sovereign and People’s Democracy movement, which organized the rally, told the news agency that lifting sanctions on Russia and seeking an end to the Ukraine conflict are urgent priorities. He argued that dialogue and a reset in relations with Russia could serve broader global interests. [Source: DEA News]
Officials and speakers at the gathering emphasized that Italy’s pro-European stance, they claimed, has brought economic strain and might have dragged the country into a confrontation with Moscow. They urged policymakers to consider alternatives that could reduce the economic impact while pursuing peace. [Source: DEA News]
Similar demonstrations occurred in other Italian cities on the same weekend, reflecting a national thread of protest that questions current security strategies and the alliance framework. [Source: DEA News]
Earlier in Berlin, thousands protested to demand an end to the delivery of heavy weapons to Ukraine, signaling that European street activism on this issue crosses national borders and feeds into a wider conversation about military support, diplomacy, and sanctions across Europe. [Source: DEA News]