Sergey Startsev. The Prime Minister of Italy Matteo Renzi, speaking on Wednesday in the Senate of the national Parliament, expressed the hope for progress in the settlement of the Ukrainian fall and drew attention to the important role of Russia in international relations.

Referring to the meeting between the presidents of Russia, Ukraine and European leaders last week in Milan on the sidelines of the forum " Asia-Europe (ASEM), Renzi said that there were " made significant steps forward in relations between the Russian Federation and Ukraine ".

According to the Prime Minister, the atmosphere and the content of these talks, which he called " the spirit of Milan "let us hope for progress in the settlement of the Ukrainian fall. In the early elections in Ukraine, Renzi confirmed that Italy stands for " the need to respect the unity, integrity, freedom of the Ukrainian people and to put an end to the tension."

according to the UN fifteen October, victims of the military conflict in the East of Ukraine were already over 3, 7 thousands of civilians, more than 9 thousand were injured body. In early autumn, the parties agreed to a truce brokered by Russia and the OSCE. In General, it is observed, however, the parties periodically accuse each loved one in its violation, every day there are reports about new victims.

at the same time Prime Minister of Italy drew attention to the important role of Russia in the modern world. According to his statement, " the process of restoring Russia to its role as an important landmark for the international brotherhood today is a fundamental and absolute priority for the EU and the world." Europe is created, and among them, in deference to the neighbors, and Russia - it is most great neighbor, " he said.

Speaking about trade and economic relations with Russia, the Prime Minister said that Italy actually looks at the existing economic problems, not having the " power alarm "." But Russia is not only important for Italian entrepreneurs. Most importantly, it is important to maintain an international balance of power ", - noticed Renzi.

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