Maria Zakharova: "It all depends on the actions that the Italian authorities will take"

The spokeswoman for the Russian foreign ministry,

, according to the state agency

, said that "it is probably premature to" talk "about the prospects for relations between Italy and Russia" after the

in Italy on 25 September.

"Everything - she said - will depend on the concrete actions and measures taken in practice by the Italian authorities". 

Ria Novosti,

also an official Russian agency

reports another statement by Zakharova herself, and here the tones seem quite different: "We are ready to cooperate with any legally elected government, both in Italy and in other countries. This is ours. principled approach: we respect the democratic will of the people, which has been formalized in the form of elections "

Tensions between Russia and Western countries have increased further after the

by Russian forces and Zakharova said that for now Moscow 's relations with Italy are undermined by Italy' s "support" for Ukraine. . 

Last Tuesday the President of Ukraine

he

on

the electoral victory in a tweet in Italian, adding: “We appreciate Italy's constant support for Ukraine in the fight against Russian aggression.

We are counting on a fruitful collaboration with the new Italian government ”.

The president of the Brothers of Italy replied, in English: “You know that you can count on our loyal support for the cause of freedom of the Ukrainian people.

Be strong and keep your faith strong!

"