“If I were prime minister I would never have met with Zelensky because we are witnessing the destruction of his country, the massacre of its soldiers and civilians. It was enough for him to stop attacking the two autonomous republics of Donbass.” and that wouldn’t have happened, so I rate this gentleman’s behavior very, very negatively”. This was expressed by Forza Italia leader Silvio Berlusconi in a video posted on Repubblica following the voting for the regional elections in Lombardy.
Try to remedy the situation with Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani, who wrote on Twitter: “Forza Italia has always been on the side of Ukraine’s independence, Europe, NATO and the West. We will continue to vote with our government everywhere. Allies according to our program.”
Meanwhile, government sources underline the maximum support for Ukraine. “The Italian government’s support for Ukraine is unequivocal and convincing, as clearly envisaged in the program and confirmed by all parliamentary votes by the executive majority.” Then report Palazzo Chigi’s sources.
Reactions to Berlusconi’s words
A bombshell explanation that produces hornet-like responses. “The words of Berlusconi, who rejected Meloni on the Ukraine issue, are very serious. Salvini’s saying no to Zelensky in Sanremo is incomparable. Berlusconi’s foreign minister, clarify Tajani. project an image of uncertainty and low credibility”. Più Europa Benedetto Della Vedova’s secretary writes this on Twitter.
“Berlusconi is again against Zelensky with words worthy of the worst pro-Putin propaganda. Manfred Weber, will the EPP distance itself this time? Silence is unacceptable. This goes for Giorgia Meloni too”. Renew Vice President.
Pd about the attack: “Berlusconi is bothering Putin, does Meloni agree? Does Giorgia Meloni agree with Berlusconi’s disturbing remarks about the war in Ukraine? Today he actually officially sided with Putin’s Russia. government allies and the prime minister should not complain about how they are treated in the EU”. Simona Malpezzi, chairman of the Democratic Party senators, writes this on Twitter.
Source: Today IT
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