President Sergio Mattarella on Monday convened the Supreme Defence Council, which he chairs, on Ukraine, the Middle East and other issues next Monday afternoon.     Mattarella, presidential sources said, has convened the Supreme Defence Council at the Quirinale Palace for Monday, November 17, 2025, at 4:30 PM.     The agenda includes examining the evolution of ongoing conflicts and peace initiatives, with particular reference to Ukraine and the Middle East. Furthermore, the Council will