Far-right leader Georgia Meloni says Ukraine can count on her 'loyal support' after her Italian election victory – despite her alliance partners' warm ties with Russia
Zelensky said he is counting on a 'productive partnership' with Giorgia Meloni
She reassured him that Ukraine can count on Italy's 'loyal support'
She previously praised Putin and is forming coalition with his friend Berlusconi
Italy's presumptive new prime minister Giorgia Meloni has reassured Ukraine she will continue to support their war effort against Vladimir Putin.
Volodymyr Zelensky tweeted a message of congratulations to the far-right Brothers of Italy leader, who secured the largest vote share in Sunday's elections and is set to be appointed the country's first ever female leader.
Zelensky said in Italian: 'We appreciate Italy's constant support for Ukraine in the fight against Russian aggression.
'We are counting on a productive partnership with the new Italian government.'
Meloni, who congratulated Putin for his election win in 2018 and is forming a coalition with Matteo Salvini and Silvio Berlusconi who have praised the Russian leader even throughout the war, assured voters she will back Ukraine.
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