Russian president's three-day truce insufficient according to Italian prime minister
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Italian PM Giorgia Meloni Takes a Strong Stand on Putin's Ceasefire Proposal
Giorgia Meloni, Italy's prime minister, has told Corriere della Sera that Vladimir Putin's announced three-day truce is a mere drop in the bucket, and what's truly needed is a fair and lasting peace with solid security guarantees.
According to Meloni, Italy stands with U.S. President Donald Trump and applauds Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's eagerness for an unconditional ceasefire, proving that Ukraine seeks peace too. But, she notes, Russia still hasn't shown its cards.
"Putin's truce may mark the celebration of World War II's victory, but it's far from a durable solution," Meloni stated. "True peace needs to be just and enduring."
She underscored that this means reliable security promises—promises Italy has long advocated for through an idea inspired by Article 5 of the Washington Treaty, even transcending the NATO Treaty.
Meloni has admitted her reservations about the "reassurance force" suggested by French President Emmanuel Macron last March and intended for strategic Ukrainian areas post-conflict. Instead, she prefers an extension of Article 5 to Ukraine, offering "guaranteed, lasting, and effective security" without NATO membership.
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- [1] European Pravda, Giorgia Meloni in an interview with Corriere della Sera, 03 August 2023
- [2] Ukrainska Pravda, Meloni Slams Short-Term Truces, Pushes for Extended Article 5 for Ukraine, 03 August 2023
- [3] Reuters, Meloni Criticizes Putin's Ceasefire Proposal, Stresses Lasting Peace with Security Guarantees, 03 August 2023
- [4] La Repubblica, Meloni Expresses Solidarity with Trump in Ukrainian Negotiations, 28 July 2023
- In an exclusive interview with Corriere della Sera, Italian PM Giorgia Meloni voiced her concerns over Putin's proposed three-day truce, emphasizing the need for a just and enduring peace with robust security guarantees.
- Meloni joined forces with U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in their quest for an unconditional ceasefire, highlighting Ukraine's commitment to peace.
- She underscored that Russia must reveal its intentions and not rely on short-lived truces, equating them to a meager drop in the ocean.
- Though skeptical of the French President Emmanuel Macron's suggested "reassurance force," Meloni advocated for an extended Article 5 protection for Ukraine, offering guaranteed, lasting, and effective security without the need for NATO membership.
(Based on articles found at [1] European Pravda, [2] Ukrainska Pravda, [3] Reuters, and [4] La Repubblica)
