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Italy Summons Russian Ambassador After 'Russophobic' Remarks

7/31/2025

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Italy has summoned the Russian ambassador in response to President Sergio Mattarella being labeled as "Russophobic" by Russia. This designation follows Mattarella's stark comparison of Russia's invasion of Ukraine to Nazi Germany. The Foreign Ministry condemned this act as a provocative escalation, deepening the rift between the two nations amid the ongoing conflict.

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Italy has summoned the Russian ambassador in response to President Sergio Mattarella being labeled as "Russophobic" by Russia. This designation follows Mattarella's stark comparison of Russia's invasion of Ukraine to Nazi Germany. The Foreign Ministry condemned this act as a provocative escalation, deepening the rift between the two nations amid the ongoing conflict.