An excellent essay by Kurt Volker on Ukraine's importance for the US and Europe:
'A Ukraine that is dragged down by Russia will be used by the Kremlin to perpetuate Russia’s current state of authoritarianism at home, and aggression abroad'
cepa.org/how-to-survive…
'A Ukraine that is dragged down by Russia will be used by the Kremlin to perpetuate Russia’s current state of authoritarianism at home, and aggression abroad'
cepa.org/how-to-survive…
Curiously, Volker mentions Russian pressure on Italian newspaper I wrote about last week.
Yesterday, Italian PM Mario Draghi had a call with Putin, which was described as quite cold in the media. Italy with Draghi seems to be taking a more critical approach to Russia than before
Yesterday, Italian PM Mario Draghi had a call with Putin, which was described as quite cold in the media. Italy with Draghi seems to be taking a more critical approach to Russia than before
Here's some background on the offensive open letter by Russian MFA spokesman Zakharova to @repubblica editor Maurizio Molinari in reaction to his critical op-ed
https://twitter.com/olgatokariuk/status/1461704951286149123?t=8cafj9-wK6SxbmsOU-D2OA&s=19
An attack on Repubblica editor sparked tensions in the Italian government coalition, after 5 Star Movement MP and head of foreign affairs committee endorsed Zakharova words. Now, Democratic party wants foreign minister Di Maio,who represents 5SM, to explain its position on Russia
An Italian MEP from the centre-left Democratic party is also collecting signatures under an appeal to the European Commission, urging it to react to 'a grave and intimidating interference towards a European and Italian newspaper and its editor on behalf of a third country'
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