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Tajani Warns of Possible Russian Influence Efforts in Italy’s Vote

Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said there could be attempts to influence Italy’s vote and described the issue as concerning all of Europe. Matteo Salvini said he was concerned about what he called “anti-Russian anxiety.”

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What is happening

Tajani raised the possibility of Russian influence efforts and said he hoped Roberto Vannacci would not be a “Trojan horse” for Moscow. Salvini distanced himself from the warning, saying that “anti-Russian anxiety” concerned him.

Why is it on the Radar?

The statements show differing positions within Italy’s governing coalition over possible Russian influence and how it should be addressed.

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