The Prime Ministers of Italy and Britain, German Chancellor Friedrich Mercer and French President Emanuel Macon held telephone consultations with US President Donald Trump on Monday, the Italian government Palazzo Chigi said.
"The Prime Minister reaffirmed the support of Italy, as well as European and Western partners in Ukraine to achieve fair and sustainable peace, emphasizing the importance of an immediate and unconditional ceasefire.
In conclusion, the Prime Minister thanked Ukraine's new readiness to enter into a dialogue and expressed hope that Moscow would take part in direct contacts in the negotiations that would lead to peace. "
Trump said on May 17 that he plans to have a telephone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday.
