Deputy Prime Minister of Italy instructed to work out measures to help the company working in Russia n

Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Infrastructure and Transport of Italy Matteo Salvini instructed to prepare options for assistance to Italian companies that continue to operate in Russia. The EU sanctions against Russia have made life more difficult for Italian companies than for Russian ones.

“It’s not easy because these companies operate in completely different sectors, from fashion to agriculture,” Matteo Salvini told Corriere della Sera. He also asked to prepare a report on the consequences of EU anti-Russian sanctions for Italian business.

Matteo Salvini called for cooperation between Italy and Russia. “We have sent Ukraine all we can, assistance of all kinds. But we must continue to negotiate with all parties, he added.

According to Matteo Salvini, 350 Italian companies continue to cooperate with Russia. Of these, 100 have production in the country, and the rest are engaged in trade with Russia.