Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi assured Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday 29 September that Italy “
will not recognize the result of the referendums
” organized by Moscow in occupied territories in Ukraine.
During a telephone conversation, Mario Draghi also “
confirmed the continued support of the Italian government to the authorities and to the Ukrainian people in all areas
,” his services said in a press release.
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As questions arose about a possible change in Italy's attitude after the victory on Sunday in the legislative elections of a coalition dominated by the far right, Giorgia Meloni, who is expected to become prime minister, assured kyiv of his support on Tuesday .
“
You know that you can count on our loyal support for the cause of the freedom of the Ukrainian people.
Stay strong and keep your faith unwavering!
“, tweeted in English Giorgia Meloni at the address of the Ukrainian president.
She was responding to a message sent by the latter in which he expressed his "
congratulations
" for the victory of his party Fratelli d'Italia.
“
We appreciate Italy's continued support for Ukraine in the fight against Russian aggression.
We count on a productive partnership with the new Italian government
,” Volodymyr Zelensky tweeted in Italian.
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