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The silence of the Italian government
In the first hours after Vladimir Putin announced the Easter truce, the Italian government reacted with substantial silence, interrupted only by Matteo Salvini's applause. This attitude reflects a deep skepticism about the real possibility that the Russian initiative could materialize.
“Nobody trusts him,” is the widespread thought among members of the executive, who are watching with caution and hoping, but without counting too much on this truce.
The words of Minister Tajani
Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani is one of the few to express a public opinion on the subject, leaving a glimmer of credit to the Russian initiative. “Every signal towards peace is important,” Tajani says, while underlining that it is not clear how Russia can respect a ceasefire of just two days. The need for a just and lasting peace is reiterated, in line with the statements made by Giorgia Meloni and Donald Trump during the Prime Minister's recent visit to the United States.
A strategic journey to the United States
Giorgia Meloni's trip to the United States is considered a great success by the Italian government, especially for the American openness to a dialogue on tariffs, a delicate issue in relations between Europe and the United States. Diplomats are working to organize a possible trip by Trump to Italy, hoped for by Undersecretary Giovanbattista Fazzolari, which could take place before June. The goal is to bring the American president, the European institutions and the leaders of the 27 around a table in Rome, even if not all chancelleries agree on the location of a hypothetical EU-US summit.
Italy's position on the war in Ukraine
Meanwhile, Italy fully supports Trump's leadership in mediating a ceasefire in Ukraine. Tajani said that Putin must decide to definitively stop the war he started and respond positively to American requests. However, the Italian government is aware that, from 2014 to today, the Russians have systematically violated the truces, blaming the Ukrainians. The government's attitude is therefore extremely cautious, waiting to see if Moscow will be consistent with its own statements.
Internal reactions and opposition
Despite the climate of skepticism, the leader of the Northern League has called on everyone to work for peace, while the opposition continues to criticize the prime minister's American mission. This silence and the lack of a clear position from the opposition reflect a moment of uncertainty and complexity in Italian politics, as the government tries to navigate internal and external challenges.