President Volodymyr Zelenskyy (@ZelenskyyUa) expressed his gratitude to Italy, including @Antonio_Tajani, @GiorgiaMeloni, and her team, as well as all Italians for their support. The meeting took place on October 3, 2023.
During the meeting, President Zelenskyy and his Italian counterparts discussed the strengthening of military aid, particularly in terms of air defense systems (PPO), to protect the people and infrastructure as winter approaches. The discussions aimed to enhance Ukraine’s capabilities in responding to potential threats.
Moreover, President Zelenskyy expressed his appreciation to Italy for their readiness to assist in the restoration of Odessa, which suffered significant damages from Russian attacks. This includes the reconstruction of the Spaso-Preobrazhensky Cathedral and other landmarks affected by the Russian strikes.
President Zelenskyy’s meeting with Italian officials underscored the strong bilateral relations between Ukraine and Italy, emphasizing the support received from Italy and the willingness to collaborate on various fronts, including security and cultural restoration efforts.