US President Joe Biden and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni met at the White House to discuss a range of issues, including their shared support for Ukraine amidst its conflict with Russia. Biden praised Italy's "unwavering" support for Ukraine and emphasized the importance of US Congress passing a bipartisan bill to increase funding for the country. The leaders also discussed supporting Israel's right to self-defense and the need to enhance humanitarian assistance to Gaza. Additionally, Biden highlighted the necessity of getting additional food and supplies into Ukraine. Meloni, on her part, expressed concerns about using Russian assets for Ukraine, citing "objective legal principles" and potential economic problems. Their talks were overshadowed by worries about the future of US aid for Kyiv and challenges in maintaining support.
This week, I welcomed Prime Minister Meloni of Italy back to the White House. We discussed Ukraine, the Middle East, and much more. Here's to a future of closer coordination on the things that matter to Americans, Italians, and families around the world. https://t.co/XrJ8vR3PET
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said: “The use of Russian assets for Ukraine is contrary to objective legal principles and will create economic problems.” https://t.co/StZUqYxxjF
The comments came as Mr. Biden met with Ms. Meloni. Both leaders face challenges in maintaining support for Ukraine in its war against Russian invaders. https://t.co/fcP7GmggvD
via @nytimes good to see Italian Prime Minister Meloni is supportive of efforts to aid Ukraine unlike her former ally Berlusconi who was a Putin sycophant https://t.co/Bjc7ECGY5r
Speaking on Friday before a meeting with Giorgia Meloni, the Italian prime minister, Mr Biden referred to the need to get “additional food and supplies into Ukraine” and “seek to continue to open up other avenues into Ukraine” https://t.co/rSY7NoQgqo
President Joe #Biden has hailed Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s “unwavering” support for #Ukraine, as they held talks overshadowed by worries about the future of US aid for Kyiv. https://t.co/zJvfNWw4R5
President Biden met with Italian Prime Minister Meloni today to discuss shared priorities – including support for Ukraine, their support of Israel’s right to self-defense consistent with international law, and the need to increase deliveries of humanitarian assistance to Gaza. https://t.co/dYtuCjfjm1
US President #JoeBiden meets Italian PM #GiorgiaMeloni at the White House and reaffirmed their commitment to support Ukraine. Biden thanked Italy's "unwavering" support for #Ukraine and urged the US Congress to pass a bipartisan bill that will allow more funding for the country. https://t.co/ZgsnKIsdvR