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Italy Faces Russian Backlash Over Appointment of Defector as Defense Advisor

The Italian government has drawn sharp criticism from Moscow after Defense Minister Guido Crosetto appointed Russian military defector Alexander Fedorov as a senior defense advisor. Russian officials condemned the move as interference, while Rome defended its sovereign right to shape its security policy.

1 Sept, 09:34 — 1 Sept, 09:34
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ANSAMostly Factual9h ago

Russia slams Crosetto's naming Fedorov as advisor

(ANSA) - ROME, SEP 1 - Russia on Tuesday slammed Defence Minister Guido Crosetto's recent appointment of former Ukraine defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov as an advisor on military technology. Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova. called the appointment "highly ridiculous" and "worthy of a satirical tale by (late, great children's author) Gianni Rodari." Crosetto responded immediately, saying: "They would prefer Italy to consult Moscow first. "We think only of Rome, not Moscow ...

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ANSA1 Sept, 09:34First to report

Russia slams Crosetto's naming Fedorov as advisor

il-sole-24-ore1 Sept, 09:51

Su Fedorov consulente alla Difesa è lite Crosetto-Zakharova: «L’Italia decide da sola»

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delfi-lt1 Sept, 12:25Latest update

Į Zacharovos bandymą įgelti žaibiškai atsikirto Italijos ministras

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