Go to Silvio Berlusconi's media bank. File photoMOSCOW, 1 Oct. The new Italian government should not change its position on Russia, former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi and leader of the Italy Forward party said in an interview with La Stampa newspaper.
"(Attitude. — Approx. ed.) should be exactly the same as under the previous government. There can be no doubt about this", the politician emphasized.
At the same time, he noted that «when circumstances allow, he will be the first to insist on a diplomatic settlement of the conflict.» «However, a diplomatic solution presupposes absolute unity West,» concluded Berlusconi. Earlier, the Italian politician offered his mediation in resolving the crisis. In his opinion, the former Chancellor of Germany, Angela Merkel, could also take part in this. On September 25, early parliamentary elections were held in Italy. They were won by a coalition of centre-right forces, which includes Forward Italy, with about 44% of the vote. suicide. Brussels outraged