Italy will never waver in decision to support Ukraine, PM Meloni says
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni reaffirmed Italy's unwavering support for Ukraine, emphasizing that the current stalemate in the war demonstrates the effectiveness of the Western response to Russia's invasion. Speaking after a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, Meloni stressed that abandoning Ukraine is not an option.
- Europe
- Reuters
- Published Date: 02:04 | 07 September 2024
- Modified Date: 02:04 | 07 September 2024
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Saturday that Italy would never waver in its support for Ukraine, and that the current stalemate in the war showed that the Western response to Russia's invasion of its neighbour was the right one.
"I believe China and India have a role to play to resolve the conflict. The only thing that cannot happen is to think that the conflict can be solved by abandoning Ukraine," Meloni said after meeting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on the sidelines of a conference.
"The choice of supporting Ukraine has been first and foremost a choice of national interest, and it's a choice that won't change," Meloni told the annual TEHA business forum in northern Italy.