The peace process in Ukraine "is undeniably highly complex; however, for it to succeed, it must acknowledge Russia's willingness to engage in negotiations in a fair, credible, and constructive manner. Unfortunately, all indications so far suggest that this willingness has not yet matured. This is evidenced by the continued bombardment of Ukrainian cities and infrastructure, as well as the vulnerable population, and is corroborated by the unreasonable demands Moscow is imposing on its interlocutors. The biggest one concerns the region of Donbass that the Russians did not occupy". Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said this in the Chamber of Deputies. Regarding Kiev's security promises, "three components are under consideration. The assurance of a robust Ukrainian military; the potential deployment of a multinational force in Ukraine to rebuild the armed forces, led by a 'coalition of the willing', with voluntary participation from each country (and I take this opportunity to reaffirm that Italy does not intend to send troops to Ukraine); and guarantees from international allies, beginning with the United States, modeled on Article 5 of the Atlantic Pact—an option that Italy itself proposed—demonstrating our nation's active commitment to the pursuit of a just and lasting peace". The Prime Minister emphasized "the strong connection between Europe and the United States, noting that they are not rivals in this regard, as they share a common goal; however, they maintain distinct perspectives, particularly due to their differing geographical positions".