"The majority of Italians are unequivocally in favor of maintaining friendly relations with Russia," the diplomat said.

Also, according to him, most Italians are well aware that the conflict in Ukraine does not stop due to the supply of a large number of weapons and other military assistance to Kyiv.

Paramonov also said that Italy indirectly became a party to the conflict on the side of Kyiv. However, according to him, despite the "dramatic moment" in relations between the two countries, the point of no return has not yet been passed.