Meloni: Russian provocations indicate ‘nervousness’
Rome maintains a clear pro-Ukraine position as Russia’s escalating provocations across Europe indicate “a sort of nervousness,” Italian PM Giorgia Meloni said on Sept. 16.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni stated on September 16 that Russia's escalating provocations across Europe indicate a "sort of nervousness". In a press conference, Meloni emphasized that if Italy wants to play a role, it is crucial for her country to maintain a clear position, reflecting Italy's pro-Ukraine stance. Meloni addressed questions about the meeting between Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini and the Russian ambassador in Milan, which faced criticism from the opposition.
According to Meloni, the meeting was originally intended as a business gathering with companies operating in Russia, a "natural thing" given the lack of a total ban on trade with Russia. She noted that the Russian ambassador's attendance was "nothing unusual". Meloni described Russia's ongoing provocations and sabotage activities in Europe as evidence of "a kind of nervousness".
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