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Biden asks “to continue supporting Ukraine” and congratulates Meloni

the president of USA, Joe Bidencongratulated this Saturday the Italian Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloniwho was sworn in today, and asked him to “continue to support Ukraine Y “call to account Russia for his aggression.”

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“As leaders in the G7I look forward to continuing our support for Ukraine and hold accountable Russia for his aggression”says the statement issued today by the White House.

The leader of the extreme right Brothers from Italy already expressed during a phone call with the Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelenskyhis support for the country in the face of the invasion, although one of his vice presidents, Matteo Salviniis an admirer of the Russian president, Vladimir Putinand has been critical of arming the resistance in Ukraine.

In his short message, Biden remembered that Italy “It is a vital ally in the NATO and a close companion and also asked Meloni that works to “ensure respect for the human rights and democratic values”.

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The far-right is the first woman to hold the position of prime minister in Italy, although the composition of her government is markedly male, with only six ministers, half in positions without portfolio (Institutional Reforms, Disability and Family).

On September 25, Meloni won the elections with 26% of the votes at the head of a coalition that also includes the League by Matteo Salvini and Forza Italia by Silvio Berlusconi.

Source: Elcomercio

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