Meloni has just issued a new call for the West to impose stronger sanctions on Russia

The claim states that Meloni has just issued a new call for the West to impose stronger sanctions on Russia. The search results show consistent evidence that Meloni supports sanctions against Russia. For example, The Guardiantheguardian.comtheguardian.comCracks show over Russia as Italy’s far-right alliance heads for election win notes that Meloni backs sanctions despite internal political disagreements.

The National Posteuronews.comeuronews.comItaly's PM Giorgia Meloni says division in the West would be 'fatal for... reports Meloni denouncing Russian 'blackmail' and affirming Italy's continued support for Western sanctions against Putin. Additionally, Business Standardnationalpost.comnationalpost.comNew Italian PM Meloni sees tough times, denounces Russian 'blackmail' mentions renewed diplomatic pushes involving threats of fresh sanctions from the US and UK, with Meloni's statements in the context of these developments. While none of the sources explicitly quote a very recent direct call from Meloni specifically phrased as a 'new call for stronger sanctions,' her ongoing stance and recent statements strongly imply support for maintaining or increasing pressure on Russia through sanctions.

Other sources highlight her Atlanticist stance and calls for Western unity, which further supports the interpretation that she advocates for a firm Western response to Russia. Therefore, the claim is mostly true based on available evidence, though it lacks a direct recent quote or statement explicitly framed as a 'new call.'