(ANSA) - ROME, FEBRUARY 13 - "Berlusconi's senseless accusations against Zelensky are an attempt to kiss Putin's hands, bloodied up to the elbows. An attempt to demonstrate his loyalty to the Russian dictator".
The spokesman for the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry Nikolenko wrote on Fb recalling having worked in Libya in 2010 when the then prime minister met Gaddafi and "kissed the dictator's hands to show loyalty. By
spreading Russian propaganda, he encourages Moscow to continue its crimes and therefore bears responsibility political and moral.
On the other hand, we greatly appreciate Meloni's prompt response, who reaffirmed his unwavering support for Ukraine".
"Berlusconi is a VIP agitator who acts within the framework of Russian propaganda, he trades Italy's reputation for his friendship with Putin. His words are damaging to Italy".
This was stated by Mykhailo Podolyak, adviser to the Ukrainian president Zelensky, commenting yesterday's statements by the leader of Forza Italia to La Repubblica.
"Drop the mask and say publicly that you are in favor of the genocide of the Ukrainian people," adds Podolyak.
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