The Italian deputy prime minister has been an outspoken critic of Turkish plans to join the European Union, suggesting earlier this month that Ankara has “nothing to do with Europe” and would “never” be allowed entry into the bloc.
Italian Deputy Premier, Interior Minister and League Party leader Matteo Salvini has indicated that he would prefer to see Moscow join the European community instead of Ankara.
Asked to comment on the possible lifting of EU-wide sanctions on Russia, the politician noted he has been in favour of the idea all along.