Ukraine: United in defence of freedom, eyes open-Mattarella

(ANSA) - ROME, MAY 19 - Italy and the world must remain united in defence of freedom and must keep their eyes open to defend it amid Russia's war on Ukraine, President Sergio Mattarella said Thursday.
    "We must stay united in the defence of liberty and democracy," the had of State said at a ceremony in Padua marking the 800th anniversary of the northern city's university's foundation.
    "That is the heritage to defend and which leads us not to close our eyes.
    "It is important to guarantee the freedom of all and you fully achieve this only if others achieve it too.
    "All this leads us to not close our eyes, to work to reaffirm international law.
    "These are the values that must be actively defended". (ANSA).