Diplomatic crisis between Italy and Russia after "Insult Meloni"..What’s the story?
The Minister of Foreign Affairs announced Antonio Taiani on Tuesday summoned the Russian ambassador to Rome in protest against his statements "Extremely dangerous and humiliating" This was made by broadcaster Vladimir Solovyov on Russian television against the Prime Minister .
According to Italian media, Solovyov directed A string of insults in Italian, calling her a"Shame on the human race" and"A savage creature" and"Absolutely stupid"He also addressed her in other offensive terms.
Widespread condemnation
He later added in Russian that "Meloni is a fascist creature who betrayed his voters, as he campaigned with completely different slogans"following up on that "Betrayal is her second name. She even betrayed (US President Donald) Trump, to whom she had sworn allegiance"
These statements sparked widespread condemnation from various sectors of the Italian political class, both loyalists and opponents.
Relations between Rome and Moscow have been tense since the Russian attack on Ukraine, in light of Italy’s strong support for Kiev.
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