(ANSA) - ROME, SEPTEMBER 21 - "So far, Russia has not shown that it wants an end to the conflict: the referendums for independence in Donbass are a further violation of international law that we strongly condemn".
Thus the Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi in his speech to the UN General Assembly commented on Moscow's decision to hold a referendum for the annexation of Donbass in Ukraine in the next few days.
"The sanctions that we have imposed on Moscow have had a disruptive effect on the Russian war machine, on its economy - he underlined -. The impact of the measures is destined to grow over time, also because some of them will only become effective in the coming months. weaker economy,
it will be more difficult for Russia to react to the defeats that are accumulating on the battlefield ". On the increase in the cost of gas, the premier then said that" we must do more, especially at the European level. "" As Italy has long argued- he highlighted -, the European Union must impose a ceiling on the price of gas imports, also to further reduce the funding we send to Russia.
Europe must support the member states while they support Kiev. "
also to further reduce the funding we send to Russia.
Europe must support the member states while they support Kiev. "
also to further reduce the funding we send to Russia.
Europe must support the member states while they support Kiev. "
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