Meloni urges 'disorganized' EU to speak with one voice on Ukraine
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has called on the European Union to present a unified position on Ukraine. The appeal comes amid criticism in Europe over some leaders' direct contacts with the Russian president.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has urged the European Union to speak with one voice on Ukraine, according to Politico Europe, whose headline describes the bloc as "disorganized". The appeal comes at a time when Europe lacks a shared approach to ending the war that Russia started in Ukraine.
The source material does not include the details of Meloni's remarks, so it is not clear what exactly she proposes or whom she addressed.
Background
On 28 October, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy defended the leaders of Finland and Norway, Alexander Stubb and Jonas Gahr Støre. Some European governments had criticised them for breaking ranks and calling Russian leader Vladimir Putin directly.
On 28 September, Pope Leo urged concessions to end the war in Ukraine in a speech near the French-German border. He also addressed the challenges facing Europe.
Pressure at home
Meloni also faces pressure in Italy. Truckers have staged blockades in the south of the country. The prime minister has vowed to break them, while also offering relief to farmers and fishermen over very high diesel costs.
