Draghi: The war in Ukraine is causing an unprecedented humanitarian crisis

“The war in Ukraine is causing an unprecedented humanitarian crisis on our continent since the end of World War II until today,” said Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi in a speech to parliament in Rome. “Europe is in solidarity and solidarity and this joint action must be maintained by the whole of the European Union,” he added.

He also thanked “so many Russian citizens who share our values ​​and condemn the violence against the Ukrainian people.” The head of the Italian government stressed that his country has allocated 13 million euros for the reception of Ukrainian citizens and that to date 23,872 Ukrainian refugees have arrived in Italy. More than 90% are women and children.

Finally, Mario Draghi stated that efforts are being made to carry out health checks, given the coronavirus pandemic, and that all Ukrainian citizens arriving in Italy will be accommodated in reception facilities, regardless of whether they apply for humanitarian protection.

SOURCE: AMPE

Source: Capital

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