Italian Deputy Prime Minister Salvini named the condition for resuming purchases of Russian gas
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Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Matteo Salvini said that Italy can return to purchasing Russian gas only after a diplomatic solution to the conflict in Ukraine without arms supplies, supporting the negotiation process.
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Why It Matters
Italy previously reduced purchases of Russian gas after the outbreak of the conflict in Ukraine in 2022, refocusing on alternative energy sources.
Deputy Prime Minister of Italy, Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Matteo Salvini explained under what circumstances the country could return to purchasing Russian gas. He announced this in a conversation with TASS.
Salvini named a condition for resuming gas purchases from Russia and admitted that this was possible after the end of the conflict in Ukraine. “It is necessary to find a diplomatic solution, not by sending weapons, but by helping the negotiation process,” he said.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Italy will resume negotiations on Russian gas purchases after reaching a diplomatic agreement on Ukraine
Possible · Within months
Open Questions
- What concrete diplomatic steps does Italy propose to resolve the conflict?
- How much gas does Italy plan to purchase if supplies resume?
- How will other EU and NATO countries react to this?
