The President of the United States, J.hey Bidencongratulated the italian prime minister, Giorgia Meloni, who was sworn in this Saturday. In her brief statement, she asked him to “continue to support Ukraine and “hold Russia accountable for its aggression.”
“As leaders in the G7, I look forward to continuing our support for Ukraine and holding Russia accountable for its aggression,” he said. statement issued at the White House today.
The leader of the far-right Brothers of Italy has already expressed during a telephone call with the Ukrainian president, Volodímir Zelenski, her support for the country in the face of the invasion, although one of his vice presidents, Matteo Salvini, is an admirer of the Russian president, Vladimir Putin, and is has been critical of arming the resistance in Ukraine.
In his message, Biden recalled that Italy “is a vital ally in NATO and a close partner,” and also asked Meloni to work to “ensure respect for human rights and democratic values.”
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The far-right, recalls the agency Ephis the first woman to hold the position of prime minister in Italy, although the composition of her government is markedly male, with only six female ministers, half in non-portfolio positions (Institutional Reforms, Disability and Family).
The first measure of Meloni, a 45-year-old politician, was to appoint Giancarlo Giorgetti as Economy Minister, considered a moderate and pro-European figure of the League, Matteo Salvini’s far-right formation.
On September 25, Giorgia Meloni won the elections with 26% of the votes at the head of a coalition that also includes Matteo Salvini’s League and Silvio Berlusconi’s Forza Italia.
With information from Efe and AP.
