Key Takeaways
- The Italian parliament has reaffirmed its support for Ukraine in the ongoing conflict with Russia.
- The Italian government is called upon to support all diplomatic efforts to negotiate an end to the conflict.
- Public support for aid to Ukraine from European Union member states has eroded in recent months.
Italy’s parliament in Rome approved a resolution on Wednesday, reaffirming the country’s support for Ukraine for another year in the ongoing conflict with Russia.
The Italian parliament’s lower house voted 195-50 in favor of the resolution, with 55 abstentions. The Senate also recorded 103 votes in favor, 24 against and 27 abstentions. A few hours later, the Senate recorded 103 votes in favor, 24 against and 27 abstentions.
In a change to previous resolutions of support in Italy, the vote also called for the Italian government to support “all diplomatic efforts” to negotiate an end to the conflict as long as those efforts lead to a “lasting” and “balanced” peace.
Italy is among the countries sending military equipment to Ukraine since the start of the conflict.
Public support for aid to Ukraine from European Union member states has eroded in recent months.
