Ukraine, the overture to Calenda, the conditions set for allies in the broad coalition. Reactions from Quartapelle, Gori and Sensi to the Democratic Party secretary’s remarks

When it comes to Ukraine, it is not a question of finding a lexical compromise, but of choosing which side to take. The response from the leader of Azione

“The leader of the M5S is stirring things up; he’s eating away at the PD. But the PD secretary remains silent. Conte holds Putin-like views, but it’s now too late for clarification on foreign policy. The leadership? A battle that’s killing the left. We need proper primaries now, ones that can’t be influenced from outside,” says the former PD treasurer

Whilst waiting for a definitive framework to be established, the leaders are mobilising in their own ways: the secretary of the PD is touring the ‘Feste dell’Unità’, where Renzi will also be making an appearance (with his reformist agenda). The leader of the M5S is touring with his book and reigniting identity-based battles. The Green Party leader is campaigning for Lula. Strategies