"Yes, it is compatible".

The Speaker of the Chamber Roberto Fico thus replies to those who ask him if diplomacy is compatible with the sending of weapons to Ukraine , a measure also approved by the Italian Parliament: "We must ensure that there is a ceasefire, a peace conference , we must understand that peace is our greatest common good, without it we cannot live, as well as water and air. The culture of peace at this moment must come out even stronger. And we see it from the many demonstrations ".

According to Fico, "it is right to help Ukraine to defend itself but above all it is right that the European Union has finally given an answer in a few hours from all points of view, including financial, humanitarian, even on sanctions this is an important step because A united EU is fundamental. The Parliament on resolutions has also been united and this is a good sign. Having said that, diplomacy is necessary. It is the only thing we can really do to the end, the diplomacy of all Countries, including the United States and China ".

The president of Montecitorio also confirmed that the Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky will speak to the Chamber by videoconference: "When we have a date we will tell you".

With the Ukrainian refugees "Italy is giving proof of extraordinary hospitality. Italians are opening their homes but sports associations are also doing so thanks to the work of the Coni - he added -. The reception must be done in a structured and organized to respond to the huge wave of requests. The mayors are well aware of their territory and those of the metropolitan cities can organize it in the best way ".

(Unioneonline / D)