Italy's Deputy PM Says Weak Politicians Benefit from Ukraine Conflict, Calls for Rapprochement

Italy's deputy prime minister has said that weak politicians rely on the continuation of the Ukrainian conflict, according to a report published by Russian state news agency TASS.

TASS reported that the Italian official expressed the view that rapprochement between the parties involved in the conflict should be in everyone's interests, suggesting that a resolution would benefit all sides rather than perpetuate ongoing hostilities.

The report did not provide further details on the specific context in which the remarks were made, nor did it elaborate on what measures the deputy prime minister believes should be taken to achieve such rapprochement.

TASS is a Russian state-owned news agency, and its reporting on Western officials' statements regarding the conflict in Ukraine has often emphasized narratives critical of continued Western support for Kyiv.

Italy has been a member of the NATO alliance and has provided support to Ukraine since Russia's full-scale invasion in February 2022, though political debate within Italy's coalition government has at times reflected differing views on the war's continuation and potential paths to peace.

This report is based solely on information provided by TASS. Independent confirmation of the deputy prime minister's full remarks, including the specific context and any additional statements, was not immediately available.