There is a lot of support and interest in Italy for our state. However, unfortunately, there are also many myths about Ukraine spread by Russian propaganda. Italians still believe in some of them.
Moreover, these myths are widespread not only in Italy, but also in other European countries, in particular Austria and Germany. Olesya Yaremchuk, a journalist and writer, told Channel 24 about this.
The most common myth about Ukraine
These myths are very similar in all these countries. You can guess that this is a consequence of Russian propaganda that has been working here for years, – the writer noted.
According to her, one of the most common myths in these countries is that neither Ukraine nor Russia wants peace. This is due to the fact that Europeans often advise our state to “sacrifice its territories for the sake of peace.” Yes, it is difficult for them to understand what kind of so-called peace with Russia can be discussed after all the crimes and atrocities that the Russians have committed in our country.
Consequently, the journalist stressed that serious work needs to be done to dispel all these myths. In addition, Europeans should understand that Ukrainians are fighting not only for themselves, but also for peace throughout Europe.
Yaremchuk told which myth about Ukraine is most common in Italy: watch the video
Italian Senate led by Putin fan
On October 14, Lorenzo Fontana, a member of the right-wing League party, was elected speaker of the Italian Chamber of Deputies. His candidacy was supported by 222 colleagues.
The new head of the Senate calls himself a “crusader”. Claims to be anti-abortion. However, most of all, Lorenzo Fontana became famous for his love for the president of the aggressor state.
Earlier, he stated that Putin's Russia is a “standard” for believers in the nationalist model of society. And Putin himself is allegedly “light” for the Western world. In addition, in 2014, Fontana went to the so-called “referendum” in the temporarily occupied Crimea.
How Italy and other countries help Ukraine: latest news
- The Italian government continues to support our state in the war against Russia and has provided a new military aid package. However, there are no details on this support package yet.
- Republican leader Kevin McCarthy announced a cut in aid to Ukraine if his party comes to power in November. The US State Department assures that military and financial support for Ukraine will continue. Regardless of the outcome of the US parliamentary elections.
- Moreover, there is talk in the United States of a massive new $50 billion bailout package for Ukraine. This amount should have been enough for the whole next year.
- A new package of military aid for Ukraine was approved in the Czech Republic. The Ministry of Defense of the country has not yet disclosed what it includes. But they noted that the amount of the benefit would be 22 million kroons.
