Italy will always stand with brave people of Ukraine - Meloni

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has assured Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky that Italy will always be on the side of the brave people of Ukraine amid Russia's full-scale aggression.

According to Ukrinform, she said this on Twitter in response to the Ukrainian president congratulating her on taking office as Italy's new prime minister.

"Many thanks, Volodymyr Zelensky. Italy is and will always be on the side of the brave people of Ukraine that is fighting for its freedom and for a rightful peace. You are not alone!" Meloni said.

On October 22, the leader of the Brothers of Italy party, 45-year-old Giorgia Meloni, officially took the oath of the head of the Italian government, becoming the first female prime minister in the country's history.

President Volodymyr Zelensky wished the new Italian government to successfully respond to all present challenges and expressed hope for fruitful bilateral cooperation.