Biden and the Prime Minister of Italy unite in support of Ukraine.

During the visit of Italy's far-right Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni to the White House, the president stated that "we support each other" and "we also support Ukraine."

Joe Biden and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni met in the Oval Office on Friday. Both leaders aimed to showcase unity on a number of foreign policy issues.

President Biden turned to an unexpected ally.

On Friday, in an effort to build support for Ukraine in the war, amid a slowdown in assistance from the United States, it was stated during a visit to the White House by Italy's far-right Prime Minister that the two leaders "support each other" and "support Ukraine."

Warm tone and support

The clear deviation from the assessment of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, when she was elected, has spread to a number of foreign policy issues, as leaders sought to demonstrate their unity on matters including the confrontation of global migration and efforts to prevent a wider war in the Middle East.

Support for Ukraine

“We also support Ukraine,” Mr. Biden said.

• This meeting strengthened Mr. Biden's push against the suspended military aid for Ukraine through an unwilling Congress.
• He called a meeting this week where he tried to get Speaker Mike Johnson to allow a vote on aid.
• And he used meetings with European officials this year not only to ensure a united front against Russia's invasion but also to put pressure on Congress.

In Meloni, Mr. Biden found an astonishingly kindred spirit.

The Italian Prime Minister stated on Friday that, as the chair of the Group of Seven nations, she is focused on "protecting freedom and building peace for Ukraine."