Russian President Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte.
On Friday, the Kremlin’s press service reported on the phone talks between Russian and Italian leaders.
“Successful cooperation between Russia and Italy in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic was discussed. Giuseppe Conte thanked the Russian side for the timely assistance during the difficult period of the spread of infection in Italy, noted the effectiveness of the assistance and the high professionalism of Russian military specialists and doctors completing their humanitarian mission”, – the report says.
The leaders also exchanged congratulations on the 75th anniversary of the Victory over Nazism, expressing confidence that the lessons of the tragic events of the Second World War will help consolidate the international community in countering modern threats and challenges.