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Italy and Ukraine: yesterday and today

Italian politicians really appreciate the threat from a possible conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Italian Foreign Ministry urged residents to avoid travel to Ukraine.

Today, the historical connection between Ukraine and sunny Italy is almost forgotten. For the first time, students learn about it through classes devoted to the Renaissance.

In the summer of 1853, Tsar Nicholas I announced the entry of Russian troops into the Danube principalities of Moldavia and Wallachia, declaring that he would recall the soldier only after the Turkish authorities agreed to all his demands.

That is how the clashes on the Balkan Peninsula began, which later turned into a full-scale war. AT Crimean war England and France were also involved, and then the Italian region of Piedmont joined in the hostilities.

In May 1885, the Prime Minister of the Sardinian Kingdom, Camillo Benso di Cavour (Camillo Benso conte diCavour) sent to Crimea 15 thousand soldiers who took part in the battle on the Chernaya River (August 1855), demonstrating courage and heroism. And already in September, the new Tsar Alexander II signed a truce, and Cavour was able to raise the question of independence and the borders of Italy at the Paris Congress.

And now more than a hundred years have passed, and a conflict erupts again on the Crimean peninsula.

A couple of days ago, Russian President Vladimir Putin received parliament’s permission to introduce troops into Ukraine that could ensure the safety of Russians living in the conflict region. Putin's decision was met ambiguously: Germany and Great Britain condemned the actions of the Russian leader, the United States threatened the country with economic isolation, and China even supported its ally.

And what do the Italian authorities consider regarding the latest events that have taken place in Ukraine?

First of all, it is worth noting that Italian politicians really appreciate the threat from a possible conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Therefore, a few days ago, the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs urged residents to avoid traveling to Ukraine, where the situation is extremely tense.

According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, today there are 27 Italians in Ukraine, but none of them agreed to return to their homeland.

Meanwhile, representatives of the newly formed Cabinet of Italy discussed the protests and confrontations with Russia taking place in Ukraine with Prime Minister Renzi. Politicians have concluded that a violation of Ukraine’s sovereignty by Russia would be “absolutely unacceptable.”

Renzi told the ministers that he had already contacted German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Francois Hollande, who also condemned President Putin’s actions and expressed concern about the situation.

After negotiations with colleagues, Renzi called on Russia to respect the sovereignty and integrity of Ukraine, as well as “avoid actions that could affect the further escalation of the crisis and direct all efforts to dialogue.” The Italian authorities also asked Kiev to make every effort to ensure peace and stability in the country in accordance with the law.

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