The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, landed in Rome this Saturday (13) for his first official go to to Italy because the begin of the Russian invasion, which started on February 24, 2022.
In conferences with President Sergio Mattarella and Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, the Ukrainian chief thanked Italy for its help within the battle and heard the promise that support, together with army support, will proceed so long as Kiev doesn’t get hold of a “simply peace”.
Below tight safety, Zelensky landed in Rome round 10:15 am (native time) and went to a lodge in Rome, from the place he headed to the Quirinal Palace, seat of the Presidency of the Republic.
“It’s an honor to have you ever right here in Rome. I requested to fulfill you once more after our assembly years in the past, even on this totally different situation. We’re absolutely at your aspect”, acknowledged Mattarella upon receiving Zelensky.
“I reconfirm Italy’s full help to Ukraine when it comes to army, monetary, humanitarian and reconstruction support, within the quick and long run. Not solely Ukraine’s independence and territorial integrity are at stake, but additionally the liberty of peoples and the worldwide order”, added the Italian president.
Mattarella additionally assured help for Ukraine’s candidacy for membership of the European Union and mentioned that peace with Russia have to be “true, and never a give up”.
Zelensky, for his half, mentioned he want to “hug the Italians, one after the other, for his or her help in any respect ranges”. “We’ve values in frequent with Italy. We’re for peace, our victory is peace. We’re open to all worldwide contributions, however peace should present for justice all through our territory,” he declared.
In a Telegram message, the Ukrainian president added that Italy was “on the suitable aspect” within the battle.
“We’re transferring within the course of victory,” he assured.
Then, Zelensky went to the Chigi Palace, the seat of presidency, for his second assembly with Meloni, who was in Kiev final February and maintained Mario Draghi’s line of unconditional help for Ukraine.
Through the assembly, the prime minister assured that Rome’s army help will proceed till a “simply peace” is reached, which might solely exist when “Russia ceases hostilities”.
A gathering with Pope Francis on the Vatican can be scheduled this Saturday afternoon. Through the weekend, Zelensky ought to nonetheless go to Berlin, the capital of Germany, persevering with his collection of visits to Western allies. .
