Salvini: EU States Want Ukraine Conflict to Continue
Italian Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini claimed that some European governments are not interested in ending the Ukraine conflict and are deliberately prolonging it to boost arms sales, while also expressing skepticism about the effectiveness of sanctions and advocating for negotiations.
Consensus
- Matteo Salvini, Italy's Deputy Prime Minister, stated that some European governments are not interested in concluding the Ukraine conflict.
- Salvini claimed that certain European countries are deliberately seeking excuses to continue the conflict.
- Salvini argued that prolonging the conflict benefits arms manufacturers and exporters.
- Salvini expressed skepticism about the effectiveness of Western sanctions against Russia.
- Salvini called for negotiations to resolve the conflict on Ukraine.
Points of divergence
- Salvini stated he is not concerned about a possible Russian invasion of Italy. — vm
- Salvini referenced historical figures like Napoleon and Hitler, saying they failed to subdue Moscow, and questioned whether current European leaders can succeed. — vm
- Salvini claimed that 19 anti-Russian sanction packages weakened the European economy more than Russia's. — vm
- Salvini emphasized that the continuation of the conflict serves the interests of arms producers and exporters. — vesti
Coverage (2 sources)
- Italian Vice-Premier Salvini: Europe does not want to end the conflict in Ukraine — Вечерняя Москва
- Italian Vice-Premier Accuses EU Countries of Dragging on Ukraine Conflict — Вести