Prime Minister Mario Draghi "called today the President of Ukraine, Volodimir Zelensky, to express to him and the Ukrainian people Italy's solidarity and closeness in the face of the attack by the Russian Federation. President Zelensky confirmed the clarification total misunderstanding of communications which took place yesterday and thanked President Draghi for his support and for the strong closeness and friendship between the two peoples ".
This was reported by a note from Palazzo Chigi.
Draghi reiterated to Zelensky "that Italy supports and will fully support the European Union line on sanctions against Russia, including those in the Swift sphere", reports Palazzo Chigi.
Draghi added that Italy "will provide Ukraine with assistance to defend itself"
, reports Palazzo Chigi.
"The two presidents have agreed to stay in close contact for the foreseeable future," he explains.
"This is the beginning of a new page in the history of our states, Ukraine and Italy. Prime Minister Mario Draghi in a telephone conversation supported Russia's exit from Swift, the provision of defense assistance. Ukraine it must become part of the EU ".
Ukrainian President Zelensky writes it on twitter.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has asked Berlin and Budapest to have the "courage" to exclude Russia from Swift.
"We have ruined Russia's plans," he added, urging the Russians to put pressure on President Vladimir Putin to stop the war.
"Ukraine is fighting the occupier with weapons in hand, defending its freedom and the European future. I spoke to the president of the European commission Ursula Von der Leien, about effective assistance to our country from the EU in this heroic struggle. I am confident that the EU will choose Ukraine ".
Ukrainian President Zelensky writes it on twitter.
"Don't believe the fake news, I'm still here": Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky posted a new video on Twitter, rejecting rumors that he had fled or ordered Ukraine to surrender.
Over the 40-second video, Zelenski speaks as he strolls through the government district of Kiev, "vowing to keep fighting."