During his visit to Rome, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with his Italian counterpart, Italian President Sergio Mattarella. The Italian leader assured Ukraine of Italy's unwavering friendship and support in the fight against Russian aggression. He also expressed hope that the process of Ukraine's integration into the EU would accelerate. This was reported by UNN with reference to the Italian newspaper La Repubblica.
We have a sincere and devoted friendship with Ukraine. Italy supports the Ukrainian people
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He added that the intensification of brutal bombardments by Russia of the population and civilian infrastructure strengthens Italy's resolve to support Kyiv, while continuing to seek all possible opportunities to resolve this dramatic situation.
Subsequently, the head of state confirmed his support for Ukraine's accession to the European Union, expressing hope for a "speedy start of negotiations."
The security of Ukraine is inextricably linked to the security of Europe, and we must resist those who seek to return to the concept of domination in relations between states, forcing us to make a leap almost a century ago
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Earlier, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer expectations from the meeting of the coalition of the willing, which will take place in Rome.