The Italian prime minister Georgia Meloni during her intervention in the Senate of Rome she emphasized that the Italian government “is not in any way in favor of sending military forces from EU countries to Ukraine, because this would lead to a peak of tension”. “Something dangerous that must be avoided at all costs,” he said characteristically. At the same time, the Italian Prime Minister condemned the “mock elections organized in part of the Ukrainian territory” by Russia.

Regarding the Middle East, Meloni stressed that the government in Rome would reiterate its opposition to an Israeli ground operation in Rafawhich could have even more devastating consequences for the civilians who have rushed to that area.”

At the same time, Georgia Meloni emphasized that at tomorrow’s European summit in Brussels, her government “will reiterate that humanitarian aid must be delivered under safe conditions and that Italy supports the initiative of the maritime corridor from Cyprus to Gaza, with the aim of delivering of these aids” knowing of course “that there is always a need for new land routes, which remain of primary importance”.

Finally, the head of the Italian government expressed her concern about what is happening in the Red Sea and “expressed her sincere gratitude” to her country’s Navy and the crew of the warship Caius Duilio, which is located in the waters near the Red Sea. “Our ship was forced to neutralize over a drone attack and did so promptly and effectively,” Meloni concluded.