Summary
[Italian Prime Minister: There is no risk of Russia’s energy supply interruption]On March 31, local time, Italian Prime Minister Draghi revealed that in a phone call the previous day, Russian President Vladimir Putin told him that it was time to talk with Zelensky. It is immature, but the negotiations between the two sides have made some progress. (CCTV News Client)
On March 31, local time, Italian Prime Minister Draghi revealed that in a phone call the previous day, Russian President Vladimir Putin told him that the time for talks with Zelensky was not yet ripe, but the two sides had made some progress.
At a foreign media press conference, Draghi said that the positions of Russia and Ukraine are getting closer, but the two sides still do not trust each other. The Russian side hopes that the Italian side will play a role in guaranteeing the implementation of the terms of the peace talks in the future. Both the Italian side and the Russian side expressed that they will continue to maintain communication.
Regarding the settlement of energy in rubles, Draghi said that the purchases signed with RussiacontractPayment in US dollars and euros is stipulated, and payment in rubles is neither acceptable nor feasible. But try paying in rubles, it takes time. Draghi does not see the risk of a Russian energy supply cut.
(Article source: CCTV News Client)