Ukrainian diplomacy has made rapid and strong responce to the statement of UNO Secretary General in Saint Petersburg. However, Putin hosted not only this low-reputable player in the international politics, but also the President of the European Commission Jean-Claude Juncker and Italian PM Matteo Renzi.

Mykhailo Gonchar and Matteo Cazzulani have described these visits and the situation in Italy in the article for "Dzerkalo Tyzhnia"