The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyi, spoke with the Prime Minister of Italy.

This was discussed in the President's address on December 27.

Zelenskyi said that Ms. Maloney informed about consideration of the issue of air defense for Ukraine.

The heads of state coordinated further steps.

"I believe that Italian support will allow us to strengthen the protection of Ukrainian skies," Zelenskyy added.

He also thanked Italy for the already provided and new support.

"Of course, we also discussed our diplomatic plans for the coming months. As well as winter threats, which I am sure we will overcome together," the president added.

It should be noted that on December 21, more than 

19 countries of the world turned off the lights for an hour

 as a sign of solidarity with

Ukraine.

It was dark at the Colosseum in Rome, the Sydney Opera House, etc.

At the same time, the Prime Minister of Italy called on Italians to turn off the electricity for an hour every day.

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