Italy downplays Putin's war expansion threats amid G7 talks
Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto believes that Vladimir Putin is not planning to expand the conflict with Ukraine to other countries. This is how he responded to the Russian leader's threats against the West.
8:24 AM EST, November 24, 2024
Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto stated that "I think Putin has no interest and no desire to expand the war to other nations," referring to Russia's threats against Western nations.
The war in Ukraine will be a key topic at the meeting of G7 foreign ministers, which begins on Monday in Italy.
"There is always a reason to worry"
During a speech in Naples, Crosetto emphasized, "There is always cause for concern when you are faced with a person who has decided to have his troops drive their tanks across the border of a sovereign state," he said. However, he added that he doesn't see Putin's interest in expanding the conflict.
Minister Crosetto pointed out the support Russia receives from 10,000 troops from North Korea. Meanwhile, Italy's Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani emphasized that the government supports a just peace, which does not equate to the capitulation of Ukraine.
Tajani noted that Italy will cooperate with the USA to achieve peace, highlighting that this topic will be discussed during the two-day meeting of G7 foreign ministers in Fiuggi. Tajani announced that the politicians will meet there to seek common solutions, always in dialogue with the United States.
The U.S. Department of State informed that Antony Blinken, the head of U.S. diplomacy, will participate in talks in Italy. He will also meet in the Vatican with Pope Francis and Cardinal Pietro Parolin.
