July 27, 2023

United States President Joe Biden praised Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni for her support of Ukraine as the White House downplayed differences over her hard-right government’s stances on China, immigration, abortion and LGBTQ rights.

Biden said the US and Italy were “standing strong” with Ukraine and Meloni’s government had offered “very strong support” opposing Russian atrocities during a meeting with the Italian leader on Thursday.

“And I thank the Italian people,” Biden told Meloni at the start of their talks at the Oval Office. “I want to thank them for supporting you and supporting Ukraine. It makes a big difference.”

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