Ukraine-Russia war, Di Maio hears Kuleba: “Resistance in Kiev is resistance in Europe”

Ukraine-Russia war, “Ukrainian resistance is European resistance, a violent and dangerous barrier to the Russian army”. Thus the Foreign Minister Luigi Di Maio in a post on Twitter after hearing his Ukrainian counterpart Dmytro Kuleba. “Reiterated that Italy supports the Ukrainian people – writes Di Maio – Maximum effort to find peace and stop the terrible war that is causing suffering and death”. In the note with which he refers to the interview, the Farnesina underlines how, in reiterating the firm condemnation of Italy for the unjustified and unacceptable Russian aggression against Ukraine and for the atrocious attacks on civilians in recent hours, the minister confirmed unity of the Euroatlantic community in imposing very heavy sanctions on the Russian government to induce an immediate cessation of hostilities.At the same time, Di Maio highlighted the need to continue every effort for a shared and sustainable diplomatic solution, which preserves the full sovereignty of the Ukraine on the international stage. The minister reiterated to his Ukrainian counterpart that Italy will continue not to lack its convinced support within the European Union and NATO in the ongoing confrontation. Di Maio reiterated the deepest solidarity and closeness to the Ukrainian people and the ‘commitment to assist Kiev and neighboring countries in dealing with the most serious humanitarian catastrophe in Europe since the Second World War to today. A commitment that Italy carries out with financial aid to the Ukrainian government for budget support amounting to 110 million euros, with a total contribution to the humanitarian appeals of the United Nations and the International Red Cross Movement of over 25 million euros, as well as with donations of basic necessities both to the population remained in the country and to refugees in Moldova. To date, more than 40 tons of humanitarian materials have been delivered. Furthermore, thanks to the Migration Fund, the Farnesina has defined an initial intervention with UNHCR, worth 10 million euros, focused on the needs of minors and on the protection of the most fragile of those who have found refuge in Moldova. ” the only way for a cessation of hostilities ” in Ukraine and ” towards a sustainable solution is that of diplomacy ”, Di Maio reiterated during the Let Expo event organized by Alis in collaboration with Veronafiere and dedicated to crucial issues such as that of sustainable transport and logistics. ” For this – he added – we will continue to speak with third parties, such as Turkey, China, Israel, who can facilitate mediation ”. ” Italy immediately mobilized to provide assistance to the Ukrainian population, refugees and displaced people, ” he said again. “In Moldova I signed a declaration with my counterpart Popescu on cooperation in welcoming Ukrainian refugees, just as the first loads of the 20 tons of aid in humanitarian goods that Italy is donating were arriving in the country,” he explained.