In an interview with the Italian ANSA news agency, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said: “We wish Italy all the best, as well as overcoming the problems created by previous governments. We want to have a good relationship.” with Italy.”

She noted: “Not only the Russian leadership, but also the majority of Russians consider Italy a good partner. We have a lot in common and we have common goals.”

In another context, Zakharova said in an interview with the Italian agency AGI: “We wish the Italians a government that is not inclined to serve the interests of the United States.”

Earlier, European Central Bank President Olli Rehn said, according to Reuters, that “Italy could be particularly affected by the European energy crisis in the wake of political unrest in the country.”

This coincides with an internal crisis in the country, as Italian President Sergio Mattarella refused to accept the resignation of Prime Minister Mario Draghi, according to the press service of the Quirinal Presidential Palace, after Draghi announced at a cabinet meeting that he was resigning. position of head of government.

The Senate of the Italian Parliament held a vote of confidence in the government of the country against the backdrop of economic support measures for the population. Although the cabinet gained confidence, representatives of the 5 Star Movement, which is part of the ruling coalition, refused to participate in the vote, which, according to Draghi, deprived the government of the charter of confidence.