Italy Summons Russian Ambassador Over ‘Russophobe’ and ‘Hate Speech’ List
ITALY, JUL 30 – Italy condemned Moscow’s list accusing President Mattarella of Russophobia after his criticism of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, summoning the Russian ambassador in protest.
- Italy summoned Russia's ambassador after President Sergio Mattarella was added to a list of officials Moscow accuses of 'hate speech' and 'Russophobia.'
- Mattarella was included for comparing Russia's invasion of Ukraine to Nazi Germany's aggression during World War II.
- The Italian Foreign Ministry described Russia's actions as 'a provocation against the republic and the Italian people.'
- Relations have worsened after a concert near Naples was canceled due to conductor Valery Gergiev's ties to the Kremlin.
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New sinking from Lavrov against the head of state. Bipartisan solidarity. Melons: "Propaganda" and unacceptable provocation ".The president of the Republic Sergio Mattarella ends up again in the sight of Russia, and the solidarity of the political, institutional and society is unanimous...
Italian Prime Minister Giorgio Meloni has reacted sharply to Russia's latest decision to include the country's President Sergio Mattarella, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani, and Defense Minister Guido Crocetta on a list of alleged "Russophobes", Ansa reported.
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