President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and President of the Council of Ministers of Italy Giorgia Meloni held a meeting in Rome.
The Ukrainian leader informed Giorgia Meloni about the consequences of the massive Russian attack on Ukraine on the night of April 24. In Kyiv, 12 people were then killed and 87 others injured. The President noted that 46 days ago, Ukraine agreed to a full, unconditional ceasefire, and for 46 days, Russia has continued to kill Ukrainians.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke about the constructive meetings held by the Ukrainian delegation with representatives of the United States, France, the United Kingdom, and Germany in Paris and London. There is a shared position that an unconditional ceasefire must be the first step towards achieving sustainable peace in Ukraine.
The leaders also discussed the importance of increasing pressure on Russia and ensuring security guarantees. The President commended Giorgia Meloni’s principled and clear stance.
The Head of State emphasized that strengthening air defense remains a priority for Ukraine.
