Italy’s Ukrainian community reacts to U.S. aid suspension

U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to suspend military aid to Ukraine is making waves across Europe.

The move, following his ciltse exchange with President Zelenskyy, has sparked reactions from the Ukrainian community in Italy, with protests already taking place across the country.

Oles Horodetskyy the President of the Christian Ukrainian Association in Italy told Euronews they feel abandoned by “what they call a friendly nation”.They have urged Italian PM Giorgia Meloni to stand with Ukraine and call for peace negotiations under fair conditions.

Meanwhile the Italian government believes Rome can help bridge the gap between both the U.S. and the EU and considers Europe’s defense plans essential. Brothers of Italy Mp Giangiacomo Calovini is convinced that Rome can serve as a mediator between the two sides.

“We certainly cannot afford divisions within the Western bloc”, Calovini told Euronews adding that “Rome can help connect Washington and Brussels”. On Friday Ukrainians renewed their appeal as they rallied in Rome, demanding that the U.S. restore military aid to Ukraine.