(ANSA) - ROME, MARCH 30 - There was a telephone conversation in the afternoon between Prime Minister Mario Draghi and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
During the interview, which lasted one hour, the premier reiterated the readiness of the Italian government to contribute to the peace process, in the presence of declaring signs of de-escalation by Russia, underlining the importance of establishing a ceasefire as soon as possible to protect the civilian population and support the negotiating effort.
In addition, during the phone call, the head of the Kremlin described the Russian gas payment system in rubles.
Prime Minister Mario Draghi and Russian Federation President Vladimir Putin finally agreed on the opportunity to keep in touch.
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