United States, Italy continue to support Ukraine as long as necessary

Following a meeting at the White House, US President Joe Biden and Italian Prime Minister George Meloni continued their comprehensive support for Ukraine for as long as it is needed.

This is stated in a statement published on the White House website, according to Ukrinform.

“Both leaders also stand with Ukraine as it defends itself from Russia’s illegal aggression.  The United States and Italy will continue to provide political, military, financial, and humanitarian assistance to Ukraine for as long as it takes, with the aim to reach a just and lasting peace that fully respects the UN Charter and Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity”,  the statement reads.

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It is noted that Biden and Meloni reaffirm the importance of enabling Ukraine to export food via the Black Sea and condemn Russia’s unilateral withdrawal from the Black Sea Grain Initiative, which has been instrumental in reducing world food prices, and its attacks on Ukrainian grain storage and transport infrastructure.  

“Both sides also commit to further coordination on Ukraine’s reconstruction and recognized the role Italy will play in this effort, with Italy’s presidency of the G7 in 2024 and hosting of the Ukraine Reconstruction Conference in 2025”, the statement said.

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As reported, on Thursday, U.S. President Joe Biden hosted the head of the Council of Ministers of the Italian Republic, George Meloni, at the White House.