France Summons Italian Ambassador Over Minister’s Comments About Helping Ukraine | NYGazet

Italy’s Deputy PM Matteo Salvini has long been a Putin supporter. Even though he is in a coalition with a pro-Ukrainian Prime Minister, he regularly disparages Macron’s efforts to help Kyiv.

France summoned Italy’s ambassador following “unacceptable” comments by Italian Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini, who lambasted President Emmanuel Macron for supporting Ukraine, diplomatic sources told AFP on Friday. Ambassador Emanuela D’Alessan... [2877 chars]