(ANSA) - ROME, JAN 26 - Italian Foreign Minister Luigi Di Maio said Wednesday that Italy would continue to work to help preserve Ukraine's territorial integrity amid Russian invasion fears. "We will continue to work to support the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Ukraine and to liaise with our partners and allies to ensure a firm, cohesive and proportionate response to any eventual violation," said the minister, according to foreign ministry sources. He stressed that "Italy's action is firmly aimed at favouring a diplomatic solution and a de-escalation of tensions." As for relations with Moscow, Di Maio said "a balanced approach is needed, aimed at firmness on principles and values, and at dialogue" to ease tensions.

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