Italy’s Chirielly: Western policy strains Russia ties amid Ukraine debate

Italian foreign minister Edmondo Chirielly argued that the West has pursued an inconsistent policy, and he said this has harmed relations with Russia. The assessment, reported by Ria Novosti, places emphasis on the unsettled tone in Western diplomacy, where sanctions and engagement are tried in alternating fashion. Moscow watches closely as capitals weigh which approach yields tangible results in the Ukraine arena and how future negotiations might unfold amid ongoing tensions.