“We are two countries united by bilateral ties that extend to almost all sectors, a partnership with strong economic interconnectedness, two complementary economies,” he said.
“Our cooperation is fundamental for European solutions to the complex issues of our time. I am thinking of the upcoming European Council on Ukraine and the competitiveness of the European economic system”.
Meloni also highlighted the “strong synergy between Italy and Germany” regarding Ukraine, indicating that the two nations are cooperating in supporting “Kiev’s self-defense” and that “they will continue as long as it takes.”
The head of government of the radical right also stressed Italy’s “daily effort” in this regard, its “cooperation with France” on defense systems, but fought for intensification of efforts to resume dialogue between the belligerents.
“I will be in Kiev before February 24”, Prometheus.
The military offensive launched by Russia in Ukraine on February 24, 2022 has so far led to the flight of more than 14 million people — 6.5 million internally displaced persons and more than eight million to European countries — according to the latest data of the UN, which classifies this refugee crisis as the worst in Europe since World War II (1939-1945).
Currently, 17.7 million Ukrainians need humanitarian aid and 9.3 million need food aid and shelter.
Source: DN
