During a parliamentary session, an Italian deputy called on the Prime Minister Meloni to stop supporting Ukraine. Meloni responded directly and emotionally: Maybe, Ms. Deputy, you should say that to Putin? She was supported by applause.
Meloni expressed surprise at such a proposal from parliamentarians and asked them if it was not a betrayal of their position.
Because that means we approve the invasion of Ukraine. Because if we stop - then we give our consent, let's call things by their names! If we stop, we approve the invasion of Ukraine, Meloni said.
She also emphasized that she was not so hypocritical as to confuse the word invasion with the word peace.
And therefore, I believe that we should not approve the invasion of Ukraine. This does not mean not working on a peaceful plan or resolving the conflict. But do you think anyone likes war? Do you think anyone likes it? No! But the situation is a little more complicated than propaganda says when it comes to an ideal world.
Meloni also asked the deputies if they saw on what terms this war could end.
Do you think that we should give Moscow the territories it has occupied and where it held referendums or not? That's what I would like to hear if we are talking about peace. Otherwise, you are making propaganda at the expense of a sovereign nation, a free people, and international law. And this is irresponsible! she emphasized.