Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday he hoped Italy would battle to...
ROME/MOSCOW - Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday he hoped Italy would battle to restore fully fledged relations between the European Union and Russia and help persuade the bloc’s new leadership that sanctions on Moscow were counter-productive.
“We hope that Italy will consistently and clearly speak out about its position and battle for what was said in public many times, namely for the complete return to normal relations between Russia and Europe as a whole,” he said. Before taking office last year they strongly called for an end to EU sanctions and League leader Matteo Salvini has visited Moscow on several occasions and expressed his admiration for Putin.
Conte, who is a former academic close to 5-Star, said the sanctions on Russia were not an end in themselves, calling them a temporary measure, and adding that Italy was working to create the conditions for improved ties.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Putin, visiting Italy, says hopes Rome can help mend Moscow-EU tiesRussia President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday he hoped Italy would speak out ...
Read more »
Putin, visiting Italy, says hopes Rome can help mend Moscow-EU tiesRussian President Vladimir Putin paid a lightning visit to Rome, including talks with the pope, hailing efforts by the Italian government to ease sanctions despite Moscow's ongoing crisis with the West.
Read more »
Italy firefighters douse fires on Stromboli after eruptionsFirefighters are continuing to douse fires ignited by a volcanic eruption on the Sicilian island of Stromboli that killed a hiker.
Read more »
European shares lifted to 12-month high by Italy, looser monetary policy forecastsEuropean shares closed at their highest in more than a year on Thursday as Itali...
Read more »
https://people.com/Get the latest news about celebrities, royals, music, TV, and real people. Find exclusive content, including photos and videos, on PEOPLE.com.
Read more »