The Russian Embassy in Italy sent an open letter to the Italian edition of Corriere della Sera, accusing her of “inciting anti-Russian sentiment and provocation”. The statement was posted on the embassy’s Facebook account (the owner, Meta, was considered extremist and banned in Russia).
Journalist Danilo Taino, in an article dated March 25, likened Russia to a “fascist nation” ruled by a “fascist regime”. According to the Russian embassy, the article was filled with hatred towards the Russian people and reflects the position of the publication. While noting that the Soviet Union had suffered great losses in the fight against fascism, the embassy considered arguing with Taino “below their dignity”.
Diplomats accused the Italian publication of “irresponsible labeling” and said they believed the article was aimed at “domestic consumers”.
“However, we act from the common sense of ordinary Italians, who are not inclined to see “fascists” in Russians, who always treat your country with unwavering sympathy and repeatedly provide selfless assistance to their people,” the diplomatic mission said. expression.
Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson reminded Ukrainian journalist about the victims of the Russian people in the Great Patriotic War.