"Today we are witnessing with interest and attention attempts to identify paths of dialogue to achieve peace", says President Mattarella. "The unacceptable aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine represents the most brutal and obvious denial," adds the Head of State.

"Italy will continue to assure its support to the Ukrainian people and their right to independence", adds the President of the Republic of Italy. The Republican Constitution, indicates the repudiation of war as an instrument for resolving disputes, says the President. "This is a very topical and deeply felt principle, of which the unacceptable aggression by Russia against Ukraine is one of the most obvious," adds Mattarella, who was speaking from the Quirinale.