Italy, like France and Germany, had “warm” relations with Russia, but the situation has changed.
The Italian government reported to the people on the financial and economic situation in the country. One of the topics discussed was sanctions against Russia and a possible embargo on oil and gas imports from Russia. The Prime Minister Mario Draghi stated that Italy is ready to support the relevant decisions of the European Union.
The Prime Minister of Italy Mario Draghi and the Minister of Economy and Finance Daniele Franco spoke at a press conference at the end of the government meeting. In addition to domestic economic issues, politicians touched on sanctions.
“If the EU proposes an embargo, we will be happy to support it. What we want is a more effective tool for peace. That is why we ask ourselves which is more important – the price of gas or housing? ” said the Italian prime minister. This is how he described the current debate over a possible ban on Russian energy imports. It is also interesting that, a few months ago, Italy had quite close and friendly ties with Russia.
that sooner or later measures will have to be taken against imports of gas and oil from Russia.
It will be recalled that the United Kingdom, following the United States, imposed new economic sanctions against Russia.
