ROMA (ITALPRESS) – The President of the Council, Giorgia Meloni, today participated in videolinking to the meeting of the Leaders of the Coalition of the volenterosis, held in conjunction with the 35th anniversary of the Independence of Ukraine. Palazzo Chigi knows. In his speech, President Meloni renewed to President Volodymyr Zelensky and to the Ukrainian people the most felt congratulations on behalf of the Italian Government for the national event, recalling “the firm support of Italy to sovereignty, territorial integrity and independence of Ukraine”. He also expressed “profound closeness to the sufferings caused by the continuous Russian attacks on civil infrastructure.” President Meloni confirmed “the Italian commitment to the humanitarian front in view of the winter season, which will continue with the sending of additional generators intended in particular to support the resilience of the Ukrainian population and to ensure the seal of the energy network”. During the summit, the leaders agreed on the “necessity to strengthen the effectiveness of the sanctions regime and to counter any elusion attempt”, in order to “depending the Moscow war machine further”. In conclusion, President Meloni reaffirmed “the determination of Italy to work alongside international partners to promote a negotiated path towards a just and lasting peace”.
DALL’UE ALTRI 6,1 MILIARDI PER LA DIFESA AEREA
The European Commission has approved a new financing of 6.1 billion for the purchase of war material for Ukraine. This funding will cover air defense and missile systems, missiles, ammunition and radar, reaffirming Europe’s commitment to support Ukraine’s defence and resilience against “the continuous Russian aggression”, reads in a note.
Today’s approval is added to the 16 billion already foreseen in supply plans, of which 8.35 billion have already been granted, ensuring Ukraine receives essential supplies in the times and quantities necessary. Most contracts will be supplied by EU defence companies. Given the intensification of Russia’s use of ballistic and drone missiles, the Commission stresses “the need for a significant increase in EU supplies through the reduction of stocks, reorganization of orders and increased production.”.
For the President of the Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, “on the Independence Day of Ukraine, Europe shows that its support is unwavering and concrete. Today we have approved a 6.1 billion allocation for air and missile defence systems, missiles, ammunition and radar that Ukraine urgently needs. As Russia intensifies its attacks, we are stepping up our commitment to help Ukraine protect its people and defend its heavens. Europe is at the side of Ukraine and we will provide you with what you need when you need it.”.
“I have just arrived in Kiev for the 35th anniversary of the Independence Day of Ukraine. I am proud to be here on such a significant day, to underline the unwavering support of the EU. Ukraine is a free and courageous nation. His struggle is also our struggle.” So on social media, the president of the European Council Antonio Costa.
BURNHAM RIBADISCE L’AIUTO DEL REGNO UNITO
British premier, Andy Burnham, reiterated UK support for Ukraine. “I am determined, together with the (Council) Loving, to give you the help you need,” said Burnham in his speech at the ceremony held today in Kiev on the day of Ukrainian independence. A help, he specified the British premier, “for air defense but also to destroy missiles before they are launched.” The British prime minister then made a comparison between the United Kingdom, which in the 20th century held “live the flame of democracy” and Ukraine, which today in his opinion carries out the same task.
CREMLINO “PIANO DI AIUTI BRITANNICO ALIMENTA CONFLITTO”
The Kremlin evaluates London’s plans to help Ukraine from a military standpoint. The Kremlin spokesman, Dmitry Peskov, asked by the British broadcaster Sky News. “(We consider them) extremely negative,” said the spokesman questioned about British “plans”. “Great Britain is participating in this war alongside the Kiev regime. Britain is methodically and constantly feeding the conflict and is plotting methodically and constantly to prevent a peaceful solution process,” Peskov continued. The Russian armed forces are identifying the production sites of Scalp missiles and other military equipment included in the agreement and are “taking measures” to destroy plants, said Peskov according to Sky News.
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