According to Volodymyr Zelensky, the president of Ukraine, close ties with Italy are expected to continue, and he hopes that Ukraine would receive SAMP-T air defense systems.
In a conversation, he stated this.
"systems for air defense. For us right now, this is a top priority. You are aware of the explanation. We want our citizens to return from overseas so that their kids can attend school, a university, etc. But we can't accomplish it without security and air defense systems. Not only are there few nations that possess air defense systems, but there are even fewer that manufacture them. SAMP-T systems are produced in Italy, France, and Germany. We also require them "explained Zelensky.
He claimed to have already told the Italian authorities about these requirements.
Zelensky also claimed that he had only spoken to the new prime minister of Italy once on the phone.
"I believe that Ukraine and Italy's relations are now at a new level. This happened when Mario Draghi was in charge. It was because of him and the Italians that this was made possible. I believe that our relationships have grown to be quite solid. I also don't want to ruin them. And when I told Giorgia that, she responded, "Of course. I genuinely stand by you and would for our relationship to be at the same level as it was previously. Additionally, I don't want to destroy them "said he.

свернуть