Unreasonable Demands: Russia’s Stance in Peace Talks

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni criticized Russia’s demands in peace negotiations with Ukraine, calling them “unreasonable.” She also highlighted the complexities of using frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine and reiterated Italy's support for Kyiv, emphasizing the need for a solid legal foundation from the EU.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has criticized Russia for making what she describes as 'unreasonable' demands in a U.S.-brokered attempt to secure peace with Ukraine. Her comments came ahead of a key summit of EU leaders.

Meloni addressed the Italian parliament, outlining the challenges of finding a legal pathway to utilize frozen Russian assets for financing Ukraine. She acknowledged that achieving this goal remains 'far from easy.'

Reaffirming Italy's stance, Meloni emphasized that Moscow must be held accountable for war damages. She insisted that any actions taken by the European Union must have a robust legal basis.

(With inputs from agencies.)