A journalist from the Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera complained to Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky that there were “too many pro-Putin people” in Italy. This was reported by the Ukrainian publication Strana.ua.
At the press conference held with the participation of the Ukrainian leader, how to deal with supporters of Russian President Vladimir Putin was discussed.
According to the journalist, he regularly meets with people who support Russia and Putin’s actions. Zelensky acknowledged that there were “many pro-Putin people” in Italy and suggested “suspending their visas.”
“You must somehow suppress them, overthrow them,” the Ukrainian president advised. However, the Ukrainian publication clarified that the Italian journalist most likely meant not Russian citizens living in Italian cities, but the Italians themselves.
In February, Italian newspaper il Giornale reported, citing sources WroteHe said the country’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni played a key role in approving the long-term EU program to provide €50 billion in aid to Ukraine.
Moreover, on February 24, between Italy and Ukraine signed security cooperation agreement
Italy continued to buy oil from Russia until December 2022. According to the country’s official statistics, Italy imported a total of 62.5 million tons of oil in 2022. Russia accounted for 12.1 million tons (18.5%).
Previously announced Details of the Italian Prime Minister’s visit to Ukraine.