Final minute: Berlusconi’s phrases about Zelenskiy created controversy

Berlusconi, whose shut friendship with Russian President Vladimir Putin is thought by everybody, and who drew consideration to the media with the recording of the voice recording that he mentioned “he made a present and reconnected with Putin yesterday”, turned the agenda once more immediately with a brand new audio recording.

“FOR ME ZELENSKY…”

In keeping with the brand new audio recording within the Italian press, Berlusconi repeats the thesis that Russia was “pushed into the struggle”, which he mentioned earlier, and mentioned, “(In Ukraine) Zelensky involves energy and the assaults are tripled. Putin is pressured in Russia. “He has to hold out an operation. He entered Ukraine and from the third day encountered surprising resistance from the Ukrainians, who started to obtain cash and weapons from the West. It turned from a two-week operation to a struggle.” makes use of expressions.

Within the audio recording in query, Berlusconi additionally mentioned, “I can not foresee how Putin and Zelenskiy will be introduced collectively on the mediation desk. As a result of this isn’t attainable. For my part, Zelenskiy… Anyway, I can not say it.” seems like he is making his evaluation.

Berlusconi’s remarks towards Zelensky sparked polemics within the nation on the eve of the federal government’s formation.

IT REACTED BOTH OF THE OPPOSITION AND THEIR PARTNER

Enrico Letta, chief of the primary opposition Democratic Social gathering (PD), mentioned in a written assertion, “Berlusconi’s statements are very critical and don’t adjust to the place of Europe and Italy. These are phrases that hold our nation exterior the alternatives of the West and Europe and undermine the credibility of the brand new energy. Europe “Each authorities born in Russia should resolve whether or not to stick with Putin or Ukraine and the EU. The Meloni authorities is born within the shadow of the worst uncertainty.” made its evaluation.

Giuseppe Conte, chief of the Opposition 5 Star Motion, additionally made an announcement, saying, “The centre-right continues to undermine Italy’s picture. Berlusconi’s phrases on the Ukraine struggle and Putin are critical and unacceptable. Forza Italia can not assume the position of Minister of International Affairs within the subsequent authorities. We may even convey our concern to President Mattarella.” mentioned.

Berlusconi’s associate within the right-wing alliance and the chief of the far-right Brothers of Italy (FdI), who is predicted to grow to be the prime minister of the brand new authorities, Giorgia Meloni additionally despatched a written assertion to his associate Berlusconi and the League Social gathering led by Matteo Salvini, whose relations with Russia have been the topic of debate earlier than.

Emphasizing that their traces are the identical as these of the European Union (EU) and NATO, Meloni mentioned, “I intend to steer a authorities with a transparent and unambiguous overseas coverage line. Italy is a part of the European and Atlantic Alliance with its head held excessive. Anybody who doesn’t settle for this, not even the federal government.” “Italy, the place we’re in authorities, won’t be the weak hyperlink of the West. I’ll ask for readability on this matter from the ministers who will participate within the attainable authorities.” used his statements.

FI Vice President Antonio Tajani shared on Twitter that as a celebration, they “condemn the Russian occupation and totally help Ukraine”.

POLITICAL CONSULTATIONS BEGIN FOR THE NEW GOVERNMENT

Within the nation, it was introduced that President Sergio Mattarella will begin the political consultations for the brand new authorities tomorrow.

Mattarella will conclude on Friday the talks with the heads of parliament and the political celebration teams represented within the parliament tomorrow.

The political consultations in query will start within the shadow of Berlusconi’s voice recordings which have been on the agenda for the final two days.

After consultations, Mattarella is predicted at hand over the mandate to type the federal government.

The precise-wing alliance led by Giorgia Meloni, which gained the elections on September 25 and gained the bulk in each homes of the parliament, is predicted to type a right-wing coalition authorities if it doesn’t expertise divisions, particularly on Ukraine and the sharing of ministries.

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