Italian senator makes bold show of support for Ukraine with trident tattoo
Italian senator and leader of the liberal party “Action” (Azione), Carlo Calenda (Photo: x.com/CarloCalenda)
Italian senator and leader of the liberal party “Action” (Azione), Carlo Calenda, got a tattoo of the Ukrainian coat of arms on his wrist - something he personally announced on his X page.
On November 8, Senator Carlo Calenda posted a photo on social media confirming the act, which sparked lively reactions among both Italians and Ukrainians.
Along with the tattoo photo, the politician shared an excerpt from his speech, in which he warned about the danger looming over European democracy.
“The West is falling apart, and today democracies are collapsing, along with freedom. It is time to defend it by creating a bold alternative to this shameful bi-populism,” he stated.
Calenda emphasized that choosing to get the Ukrainian trident tattooed on his body is not a fashion statement, but a symbol of solidarity, which he considers a personal and deliberate decision.
E mo’ ce lo siamo tatuati per la vita.#slavaukraini pic.twitter.com/K7TIEejDpL
— Carlo Calenda (@CarloCalenda) November 8, 2025
Calenda’s stance on Ukraine
Calenda is known as a consistent supporter of Ukraine in its war against Russian aggression. He has repeatedly emphasized that the West must continue supplying weapons and economic aid to Kyiv, as Ukraine’s defeat would set a dangerous precedent for all of Europe.
He has publicly stated that providing military aid to Ukraine is a painful but necessary step to protect freedom and democracy and has criticized European political forces that advocate compromises with Moscow.
In 2022, the politician visited Ukraine twice, traveling to Lviv and Kyiv, where he met with local authorities and volunteers.
After his visits, he said that Ukrainians demonstrate incredible courage and would never agree to surrender, urging EU countries to increase defensive support.
The EU has begun preparing its 20th package of sanctions against Russia.
The preparation of this 20th package was discussed on November 8 by Lithuanian Finance Minister Kristupas Vaitiekūnas and European Commissioner for Financial Services and the Savings-Investment Union, Maria Luís Albuquerque. It was announced that the new sanctions, in addition to targeting Russia, will also target the Belarusian regime allied with Moscow.
