Ukraine: Draghi to report to parliament Friday

(ANSA) - ROME, FEB 24 - Premier Mario Draghi will report to parliament on Friday after Russia launched its attack on Ukraine, the premier's office said on Thursday.
    The Ukraine crisis will also be on the agenda of a cabinet meeting Draghi will chair on Thursday, a video-conference meeting of G7 leaders later in the day and a extraordinary European Council in Brussels in the evening.
    The premier will also attend a meeting of the Supreme Defence Council called by President Sergio Mattarella at the Quirinal Palace at 16:30.
    "The Italian government condemns Russia's attack on Ukraine," Draghi said in a statement released early on Thursday.
    "It is unjustified and unjustifiable.
    "Italy is close to the Ukraine people and institutions at this dramatic moment.
    "We are working with our European and NATO allies to respond immediately with unity and determination". (ANSA).