Foreign Minister of Italy Paolo Gentiloni said in an interview with Italian television channel on the short term, related to the introduction of European sanctions on Russia. He also noted that the Ukrainian crisis can be resolved only through negotiations.
"If in the process of negotiations, We will not get results, steadily strengthening sanctions against Russia is a solution, which Italy does not wish," said Gentiloni.
Italian foreign Minister also said recent statements by politicians from America about a possible sending lethal weapons to Ukraine.
"There are those who offer to send Ukraine weapon, discussion on this issue is in the United States. We, Italians, and Germans, Frenchmen, Englishmen believe that the only way to prevent this danger are the dialogues and dialogue. But Russia must meet us halfway, " said the Minister, speaking in the programme of the Italian state television channel Raitre.
"We in no case can not be reconciled with the idea that the road of dialogue ended. However, If We do not get results, further strengthening penalties (against Russia - approx. Ed.) will be inevitable, although Italy and wants ", - noted the head of the foreign Ministry of Italy.
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