Ukrainian Ambassador to Italy
Yaroslav Melnyk told ANSA on Tuesday that Premier Giorgia
Meloni's visit to Kyiv was "another strong symbol of support for
Ukraine.
"Italy is giving us strong support in our path towards joining
the EU," Melnyk said in an interview.
"I appreciate Rome's leadership on this a great deal.
"It is very important for our position during the war.
"We are also counting on Italy's support for our application to
join NATO with an accelerated procedure".
Meloni's visit comes after furore over comments critical of
Zelensky by ex-premier and Forza Italia leader Silvio
Berlusconi, one of her alliance partners.
"Ukraine appreciates the prompt response of Premier Giorgia
Meloni, who reiterated the Italian government's unshakable
support for Ukraine after Berlusconi's unacceptable statements,"
Melnyk said.
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