The Italian government reported to the people about the financial and economic situation in the country. One of the topics was the discussion of sanctions against Russia and a possible embargo on oil and gas imports from the Russian Federation.. Prime Minister Mario Draghi said that Italy is ready to support the relevant decisions of the European Union.

Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi and Economy and Finance Minister Daniele Franco spoke at a press conference after a government meeting. In addition to domestic economic issues, politicians touched on the issue of sanctions.

" What we want is a more effective tool for achieving peace. And so we ask ourselves what is more important - the price of gas or housing?

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This is how he characterized the discussion that is currently going on around a possible ban on the import of Russian energy resources.. It is also interesting that until recently, Italy had close and friendly ties with Russia..

Disputes over the embargo continue, but the EU already understands that sooner or later it will still be necessary to take measures against the import of gas and oil from Russia.

Recall that the United Kingdom, following the United States, introduced new economic sanctions against Russia..