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Thousands in Italy march for peace in Ukraine
They urge government to stop sending of weapons
05 November, 18:44
(ANSA-AFP) - ROME, NOV 5 - Tens of thousands of Italians
marched through Rome on Saturday calling for peace in Ukraine
and urging Italy to stop sending of weapons to fight the Russian
invasion. "No to war. No to sending weapons", read one large
banner carried by protesters, as a vast crowd broke into cries
of "give peace a chance". NATO founding member Italy has
supported Ukraine from the start of the war, including providing
it with arms. New far-right Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has
said that will not change and the government has said it is
expecting to send more weapons soon. But some, including former
prime minister Giuseppe Conte, have said Italy should be
stepping up negotiations instead. The peace rally was attended
by some 30,000 people, Rome police told Italian media.
(ANSA-AFP).
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