Overview

• Italy said it will submit a draft resolution to the United Nations calling for a global Olympic ceasefire during the Feb. 6–22, 2026 Winter Games.
• Antonio Tajani stated the proposal seeks a halt to fighting in all conflicts worldwide, citing regions from the Middle East to Ukraine.
• The government framed the move as an effort to guarantee peace during the Games and to position Italy as a driver of peace and security.
• The International Olympic Committee continues to advocate for an Olympic truce, with recent history noting violations connected to Russia in 2008, 2014, and 2022.
• The plan remains a proposal awaiting UN consideration and state buy‑in, with implementation details and enforcement mechanisms not yet defined.