Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni stressed that her country will continue to support Ukraine economically and militarily “for as long as necessary” in the face of Russian military aggression.
“We bet on the victory of kyiv and we will continue with military support. We are for peace, as long as it is fair,” Meloni stressed after a 70-minute meeting held at the Chigi Palace.
“We bet on the victory of kyiv and we will continue with military support. We are for peace, as long as it is fair”
Meloni has highlighted the importance of the visit to Rome of his “friend” Zelenski. “My friend Zelensky is here today and this in turn is a sign of a Ukraine that is committed to the future, of an Italy that is the protagonist of a common future in prosperity, as demonstrated by the fact that Rome is the first stop on his European visit. “, he highlighted.
In addition, he has denounced that the EU and Italy in particular are being the object of a Russian propaganda campaign that “tries to enter the debate”. “Italy has been from the beginning one of the leading countries in supporting Ukraine's entry into the European Union because what Ukrainians are doing today is for Europe as a whole and it is important to understand it,” he said.
“What the Ukrainians are doing today is for Europe as a whole and it is important to understand it”
Zelenski, for his part, has valued Meloni's visit to Ukraine and has pointed to the field of anti-aircraft defense as one of the most important fields of collaboration. “We have also talked about security in the military field. There are several important decisions (pending) about the defense of our skies,” he explained.. The Ukrainian president also recalled that Italy is a “beautiful and great country, with a great history.”
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— Giorgia Meloni (@GiorgiaMeloni) May 13, 2023
At the institutional level, Zelenski's visit began with a meeting with the Italian president, Sergio Mattarella. “I am here with my team to thank you and hug you for the help and for sheltering our citizens, our families and the children who are suffering from Russian aggression.. We will never forget it,” Zelenski remarked.
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Zelenski’s trip also includes a meeting with Pope Francis at the Vatican.
Zelenski’s trip also includes a meeting with Pope Francis at the Vatican.